Nintendo Direct June 2024 Recap: Metroid Prime 4, New Mario Game, and More Surprises Revealed

In a livestream packed with reveals, Nintendo’s June 2024 Direct has sent a wave of excitement through the gaming community. The 40-minute presentation delivered major announcements, including long-awaited updates for Metroid Prime 4, a surprise new 2D Mario game, and a glimpse into what’s next for the Nintendo Switch in its twilight years.

After years of silence, Metroid Prime 4 finally received a new trailer, offering the first gameplay footage since its troubled development reboot in 2019. The trailer showcased a return to Samus Aran’s signature first-person exploration and combat, with enhanced visuals, atmospheric environments, and the return of familiar foes. Nintendo confirmed a 2025 release window, reassuring fans that the game is not only alive but shaping up to be a significant swan song for the Switch.

Fans of classic Mario adventures were also in for a treat. Nintendo unveiled “Super Mario Adventures,” an all-new 2D platformer reminiscent of Super Mario World, with hand-drawn artwork and dynamic level transformations. Slated for an October 2024 launch, it introduces new power-ups and four-player local co-op, reigniting the spirit of Nintendo’s legacy platforming while adding fresh mechanics.

The Direct also featured updates on highly anticipated titles, including a new trailer for the Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Past DLC, dropping this August, and the announcement of a remastered Kid Icarus: Uprising, slated for early 2025. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will gain access to classic GameCube titles later this year, with Luigi’s Mansion and F-Zero GX leading the lineup.

While rumors swirl around a potential Switch successor, Nintendo made no mention of new hardware during this presentation. Instead, the company made it clear that it plans to support the current platform well into next year with major franchise updates and nostalgic revivals.

With big-name reveals and long-awaited updates, the June 2024 Nintendo Direct proved that the Switch still has plenty left in the tank — and Nintendo isn’t ready to slow down just yet. Fans can expect an eventful year ahead as the company leverages both nostalgia and innovation to keep the momentum going.