During today’s Nintendo Direct, a long-awaited update was finally provided on Metroid Prime 4, which now has the Beyond subtitle. The game will be launching in 2025.
To say that it’s been a long wait for Metroid Prime 4 has been an understatement. Nintendo unveiled the project in June 2017, but announced in January 2019 that the entire project was being rebooted with Retro Studios – the series’ original developer – taking over. Little information has been shared since, but we did at least get Metroid Prime Remastered last year.
Square Enix is working on a new Romancing SaGa remake, and has announced Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Switch will be getting it on October 24, 2024.
Romancing SaGa 2 originally came out in 1993. This new version of the RPG has been fully realized in 3D and HD, and has updated elements such as improved gameplay.
Square Enix has shared the following details:
During today’s Nintendo Direct, The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy was announced for Switch from the creators of Danganronpa. The game is set for release in 2025.
First details can be found in the following overview:
Another Ace Attorney collection is happening, as today Capcom unveiled that Switch is getting Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. This one is due out on September 6, 2024.
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth originally released on DS in 2009 in Japan and 2010 in the west. It was soon followed by a sequel, but unfortunately, that one never saw an English release.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
A Switch version of Stray is in development, Annapurna Interactive and BlueTwelve Studio just revealed. The port launches in Winter 2024.
Stray is an award-winning cat adventure title. Players take the role of a cat who must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.
Just Dance 2025 Edition is heading to Switch, Ubisoft announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. It’s releasing this October.
Here’s an overview of the game, as provided by Ubisoft:
2D Zelda is back on Switch, and Nintendo has now announced The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
This time around, Zelda takes the starring role. The game maintains the style found in the Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake.
We’ve got the following information from Nintendo:
There’s yet another Mario Party game in the works for Switch, and Nintendo just announced Super Mario Party Jamboree. Fans will be able to pick it up on October 17, 2024.
Super Mario Party Jamboree has a lot to look forward to, including seven game boards – five new and two returning. That’s along with 110 minigames, Koopathlon mode supporting up to 20 players, and more.
Here’s a bit of additional information:
Just now, it was announced that Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is heading to Switch. This new package comes to the system in 2024.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics includes X-Men Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, and The Punisher.
Here’s some additional information:
Zelda: Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Perfect Dark have all just been revealed for Nintendo Switch Online as part of the Expansion Pack tier. All of them are coming out today.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission represent the GBA side of things. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Perfect Dark originally released for the N64. Note that these will be released under the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature app.
