The date for the June 2024 Direct has been officially announced by Nintendo, during which the Switch’s upcoming releases for the remainder of the year and beyond will be unveiled.
Nintendo rarely discloses information about future events. Occasionally, the company will reveal a Direct the day before its scheduled date, causing fans to rush to make time to watch and leakers to tease exciting details about what will be revealed.
In Nintendo’s latest fiscal report, not only did the company confirm the existence of the Switch’s successor, but they also announced that the next Direct would take place in June. This gave fans a release window ahead of the official announcement for the next major Direct.
How to Watch the June 18 Nintendo Direct
The upcoming Nintendo Direct is scheduled to broadcast on June 18, 2024, at 7:00 AM PT/15:00 PM BST. The presentation will last approximately 40 minutes and will feature updates on games set to release in the latter half of 2024.
What to expect from the upcoming June 18 Nintendo Direct
The June 2024 Nintendo Direct is crucial, as the upcoming releases for the Switch throughout the rest of the year are quite lacking.
It is highly likely that Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will make an appearance at the event. These Nintendo first-party games are scheduled for release in the near future, making them deserving of a spot at the show.
In addition, it would be beneficial to include announcements for Nintendo Switch Online titles. As 2024 is lacking in new Pokemon games, this would be an ideal opportunity to introduce Pokemon titles to Switch Online, especially if they come with online support.
Is the Switch 2 Expected to Appear During the June 18 Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that the upcoming June 2024 Direct will not showcase the rumored Switch 2. This has been further reaffirmed by a recent tweet from Nintendo, confirming its absence from the event.
The anticipated release date for the Switch 2 is towards the end of the fiscal year, which falls in late 2024 or early 2025.
Possible hints about future games and potential cross-generational titles, such as Pokemon Legends Z-A, may be revealed. However, it is important for fans to temper their expectations regarding any possible updates about the console or potential release dates.
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