Nintendo Confirms Direct Coming Next Week, Teases 2024 Lineup Amid Switch 2 Speculation

Nintendo has officially announced that a new Nintendo Direct presentation will air next week, igniting excitement across the gaming community. The uncharacteristically early tease from the typically tight-lipped company has fans anticipating major revelations, including potential details about the remainder of the Switch’s lifecycle—and possibly a glimpse at the heavily rumored “Switch 2.”

The upcoming Direct, set for midweek, will focus on Nintendo’s 2024 software lineup, according to a brief statement released by the company this morning. While the announcement stopped short of disclosing specific titles, Nintendo noted that the show will highlight “new and returning franchises,” stirring speculation that long-absent favorites could make a comeback. Metroid Prime 4 and the long-anticipated return of F-Zero are among the titles being fervently discussed in fan circles.

Earlier reports have hinted at a fall 2024 release window for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, tentatively dubbed the Switch 2 by fans and analysts alike. However, the company confirmed that next week’s Direct will “not include any details regarding new hardware,” tempering expectations while maintaining intrigue. Still, many believe this Direct could offer clues to Nintendo’s transition strategy as it balances supporting the existing Switch platform while ramping up for what’s next.

The timing of the presentation also raises eyebrows. Nintendo often holds major Directs in early summer, around the traditional E3 window, but this year’s earlier-than-usual broadcast suggests the company is eager to prime fans for a big year. Given the Switch’s seventh year on the market and its slowing sales, the stage is set for a strong software push to carry the console into its final chapter.

Fans should stay tuned for the official airdate and time, likely to be confirmed within the next couple of days. With anticipation building and little concrete information available, this Nintendo Direct is shaping up to be one of the company’s most pivotal showcases in recent memory. Whether it’s a final hurrah for the Switch or the beginning of a new era, all eyes will be on Kyoto next week.