Nintendo Direct Showcase: New Switch Games Lineup Including Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed & More
Nintendo Direct’s latest Partner Showcase has unveiled a treasure trove of upcoming Nintendo Switch games, offering a mix of deep storytelling, intricate puzzles, unique character customization, adrenaline-pumping action, and even a dash of gooey mischief. These offerings, courtesy of Nintendo’s vast network of publishing and development allies, are slated to grace the Switch throughout 2024.
Key announcements featured the comeback of Mickey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, an action-packed adventure demanding creativity and exploration; Grounded, a survival game where you navigate a giant-sized world from an ant’s perspective; and Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, marking the series’ first fresh installment in a decade.
The showcase also spotlighted Endless Ocean Luminous, a new venture into underwater exploration, alongside a quintet of classic Rare games now accessible for Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. This selection of Rare gems, including BATTLETOADS IN BATTLEMANIACS for the Super NES and Blast Corps for the Nintendo 64, marks their debut on a Nintendo platform since their initial release.
Switch Showcase: Epic Mickey & More Hit the Scene
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed: Embark on a vibrant journey with Mickey Mouse through Wasteland, a realm shaped by the timeless tales of Disney. Experience the 2010 hit anew, now reimagined with a slew of enhancements in this updated version of the classic action-adventure 3D platformer, first introduced on the Wii. Featuring polished graphics and numerous enhancements, Mickey’s repertoire has been expanded with an array of new abilities and more. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or a newcomer, brace yourself for a truly “epic” adventure as Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed hits the Nintendo Switch this year.
World of Goo 2: The follow-up to World of Goo brings an even gooier experience! Challenge your creativity by utilizing living liquid entities to construct bridges, erect towers, shape landscapes, and power aerial contraptions. Encounter novel Goo Ball varieties each boasting unique powers – from Explosive to Growing and Shrinking Goo – over 64+ levels in a perilous world governed by physics. Dive into the gooey goodness when World of Goo 2 debuts as a Nintendo Switch console exclusive on May 23.
Grounded: Survive, build and explore in this immersive co-op survival-adventure game where you’re the size of an ant and where the insect life reacts to your actions. Play solo or with up to three friends online* and discover the treacherous wonders of your own backyard. Build bases to protect your stuff and craft new tools, weapons and armor to improve your chances against hazards of all shapes and (very large) sizes. Plus, create and share fresh adventures in Playgrounds Mode. Grounded launches on Nintendo Switch April 16.
Penny’s Big Breakaway: Dive into a 3D platforming escapade with Penny and Yo-Yo, crafted by the brains behind Sonic Mania. Navigate through 11 vibrant worlds and 40 levels by swinging, dashing, flipping, and performing tricks. Employ delicious treats to momentarily transform Yo-Yo, endowing it with powers to boost movement speed, shield Penny, and more! Dodge the clutches of the Emperor’s relentless penguin army using a mix of yo-yo tricks and transformations. Plus, flaunt your speedrunning prowess in Time Attack Mode, and exchange collected coins for bonus items, additional stages, and unlockable bonuses. Unleash your inner superstar in Penny’s Big Breakaway, now on Nintendo Switch!
Endless Ocean Luminous: Dive deep into an expansive, ever-changing underwater realm in the latest installment of the Endless Ocean series by Nintendo. Venture solo or join up to 30 players online* to unravel the secrets of the enigmatic Veiled Sea. With over 500 unique marine species to discover, you might encounter beings believed to be lost to history or purely legendary. What mysteries await you beneath the waves? Endless Ocean Luminous makes its splash on Nintendo Switch May 2.
A “Rare” Quintet Debuts on Nintendo Switch: Today marks the addition of five Rare-developed classics to the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack* line-ups! Nintendo Switch Online subscribers now have access to KILLER INSTINCT and BATTLETOADS IN BATTLEMANIACS within the Super NES – Nintendo Switch Online collection, as well as SNAKE RATTLE N ROLL and R.C. PRO-AM in the NES – Nintendo Switch Online assortment. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers get all these hits plus Blast Corps, introducing explosive vehicle-based gameplay to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online roster.
SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!: Join forces with Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny in a quest to protect the town in this cooperative action title. Design your unique New Kid and navigate the snowy avenues of South Park alone or with up to three pals in a fresh narrative. Arm yourself with an array of weapons and unleash powerful special moves on a mission to save the planet and relish a day off from school. SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! is set to release on Nintendo Switch on March 26. You can pre-order now on the Nintendo eShop.
Another Crab’s Treasure: Step into the claws of a hermit crab on a grand quest to recover your cherished shell amidst a contaminated sea! Utilize the debris encircling you – from cans to cardboard – fashioning makeshift armor to shield against antagonistic crustaceans and hidden dangers beneath the waves. Gather more than 60 unique shells, each endowed with special powers for defense, and enhance your fighting skills with Adaptations acquired from diverse marine life. Embark on a crustacean adventure when Another Crab’s Treasure lands on Nintendo Switch April 25.
Contra: Operation Galuga: Experience a dynamic revival of the iconic ’80s action game, now with contemporary visuals, added features, and thrilling cooperative gameplay! Contra: Operation Galuga is set to hit the Nintendo Switch on March 12. Dive into the high-octane action early with a free demo, already up for grabs in the Nintendo eShop. Secure your copy ahead of launch with pre-orders starting today in the Nintendo eShop.
Pepper Grinder: Dive into an exhilarating platforming adventure with Pepper Grinder, featuring Pepper, a maritime adventurer with a knack for treasure hunting. Equipped with her faithful drill, Grinder, Pepper navigates through land and sea, commandeers machinery, and demolishes foes in her quest to reclaim her lost riches! Tackle challenging puzzles, confront formidable bosses, enhance your abilities with collected treasures, and uncover secret stages. Pepper Grinder gears up for its Nintendo Switch debut on March 28. Immerse yourself in this vibrantly animated universe with a complimentary demo, currently accessible in the Nintendo eShop!
Suika Game Multi-Player Mode Expansion DLC: Grow massive fruit together! Suika Game, the beloved casual puzzle game where you match fruit, introduces a paid DLC season pass that brings local two-player battles into play, with plans to add online* multiplayer down the line. Revel in the rewards of your puzzle-solving in Original mode, and dive into the newly introduced Time Limit and Attack modes. Savor the delightful DLC for Suika Game, currently available on Nintendo Switch! Newcomers eager to join the big fruit craze can also grab a bundle featuring the game and its Multi-Player Mode Expansion DLC, now up for grabs in the Nintendo eShop.
Pentiment: Embark on an adventure to 16th Century Bavaria, where your decisions will have lasting effects on a small community for years to come. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world that draws inspiration from the first printed books, and interact with a diverse group of individuals in the quaint town of Tassing and the adjacent Keirsau Abbey. Every choice you make could shape the destiny of the community for future generations. Navigate your path through these tumultuous times as Pentiment makes its debut on Nintendo Switch tomorrow.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU: Set off on a moving action-adventure journey enriched by the deep mythology of Bantu cultures. In the role of Zau, confront your inner turmoil to rise as a respected Nganga, or spiritual healer, and recover your father’s essence. Harness celestial forces derived from the sun and moon as you navigate the stunning yet perilous realms of Kenzera with the God of Death by your side. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch April 23. Secure your pre-order now to enjoy a 10% discount and exclusive benefits.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Blossom amidst mystery: Venture through a vast, interlinked world brimming with secrets and enigmas in the sequel to ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights. Immerse yourself in a story of devastation and rebirth as Lilac and their allies unravel action-packed adventures. Conquer formidable bosses, gain new abilities, transform foes into supportive familiars, and strengthen your connections with allies throughout your journey. Uncover the enigmas of this enchanted realm, believed to be the birthplace of all magic. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist is set to unfurl on Nintendo Switch this year.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: AiAi and the gang return for their latest escapade in the Super Monkey Ball saga! Tailor your monkey with a choice of over 300 customization options, navigate through over 200 levels, zip ahead of competitors with the novel Spin Dash technique, team up in the brand-new co-op Adventure Mode, and for the first time ever, up to 16 players can compete for supremacy online.* Get ready for the action! Strive for the title of Top Banana as Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble rolls exclusively onto Nintendo Switch on June 25. Secure your pre-order today in the Nintendo eShop.
Monster Hunter Stories: Step into the role of a Monster Rider, forging alliances with a vast array of monsters from the Monster Hunter universe in this expanded edition of the beloved RPG saga! Initially launched in 2017 for the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories makes its way to the Nintendo Switch with upgraded HD graphics, fresh voice overs, a museum mode showcasing the game’s art and music, and extra content previously exclusive to Japan. Embark on your Monster Hunter Stories journey on the Nintendo Switch this summer.
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!: The beloved solitaire horse racing sensation is sprinting onto Nintendo Switch! Cross the finish line by mastering solitaire, strategically selecting the finest cards to propel your horses to victory. Triumph in races to unlock new steeds for your stable. With innovative rules for deeper strategic gameplay, intuitive Joy-Con controls, and racing sequences revitalized in 3D, this game offers a fresh take on the classic. Whether you’re competing online*, leisurely playing at your pace, or simply breeding and gathering adorable horses, fun is guaranteed. Dive into the full Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! experience, including a playable demo, now available on Nintendo Switch!
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance: Carve your journey in the ruins of civilization with the ultimate edition of Shin Megami Tensei V. Embark on one of two full narrative paths, featuring an entirely new storyline replete with fresh locations and demons, where your decisions shape the destiny of the cosmos. Face heart-wrenching moral dilemmas and engage in a poignant story of vengeance or delve into the classic Shin Megami Tensei V narrative. The choice of path is yours. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is set to release on Nintendo Switch on June 21.
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure: Join Jemma, an outsider from a small town, on her path to finding herself in this adventure game brimming with puzzles. As Jemma traverses, her surroundings shift in response, weaving a tapestry of playful disorder and a continuous flow of clever puzzles for your solving pleasure. Tailor the gameplay to your liking with a range of assistive features and immerse yourself in the narrative, brought to life through a vibrant art style and comic-strip storytelling. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure makes its debut on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Unicorn Overlord: Reclaim your kingdom with the help of loyal companions in this strategic fantasy RPG by Vanillaware. Build a formidable force from a roster of over 60 characters, ranging from humans and elves to colossal beasts and divine angels. Journey through a richly colored world rendered in Vanillaware’s signature art style, undertaking valiant quests across five distinct nations. Unicorn Overlord sets out on Nintendo Switch March 8. Dive into the action with the available free demo now, and transfer your achievements to the full game upon purchase.
GUNDAM BREAKER 4:Craft the ultimate Gundam and launch into diverse battle missions. Vanquish foes, loot their components, and enhance your capabilities. Customize your Gunpla with parts from more than 250 base kits, offering the most extensive selection of mobile suits and components in the Gundam Breaker series thus far. Additionally, gather, position, and showcase your models in Diorama Mode. Showcase your creativity and prepare for deployment! Engage in creation, combat, and conquest as GUNDAM BREAKER 4 arrives on Nintendo Switch this year.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time: The FANTASY LIFE saga is set to expand with an exciting new installment! Switch between 14 unique professions, known as Lives, at will, and delve into the mysteries of a newly discovered island. Construct your town in the current era and embark on expeditions to the past. Reunite with familiar faces and unravel the secrets of the island’s ruins. Additionally, join forces with up to three other players for online* cooperative play. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is slated for release on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 10.
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream: Step into an altered reality of the SWORD ART ONLINE universe, a realm that transcends memories, time, and space, in this action-packed game offering both single-player and online* cooperative modes. Assume the identity of your beloved SWORD ART ONLINE characters, band together in epic 20-player raids to vanquish formidable foes. Personalize your favorite character, embark on adventures with friends, and take on challenging high-level raids! SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is set to debut on Nintendo Switch this year.
Kingdom Come Deliverance – Royal Edition: The celebrated historical action RPG arrives on the Nintendo Switch. Step into the shoes of Henry and navigate an expansive world featuring rigorous battles, grand castles, and verdant forests. Enhance your abilities, gain perks, craft your gear, and tackle challenges through diverse approaches – whether it be stealth, hand-to-hand combat, diplomacy, intimidation, and beyond. Your choices carry weight, molding the world as you progress. Including the complete Kingdom Come Deliverance game along with all its DLC, Kingdom Come Deliverance – Royal Edition makes its way to Nintendo Switch on March 15. Pre-orders are now open in the Nintendo eShop.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley: Bring peace back to Moominvalley in this narrative-driven musical journey that truly embodies the spirit of the Moomin tales. Unattractive parks have emerged, disturbing the valley’s serene landscape. Embodying Snufkin, you’ll remove signs and topple ill-fitting statues in a determined effort to revive the natural world and the homes of its residents, thwarting the ambitious schemes of the Park Keeper. With every step, immerse yourself in a musical experience, enriched by the sounds and tunes of Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós. Explore Moominvalley with an open heart as Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley arrives on Nintendo Switch on March 7. Pre-order now to secure the cosmetic Cherished Keepsakes DLC.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!: Dive into the universe of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba via an engaging board game! Choose a well-known character and roll the dice to navigate through boards adorned with recognizable locations from the anime. Experience the unique day and night cycles on each board. Engage in diverse events and mini-games by day to gear up for the challenges that await. As night falls, the quest to hunt demons commences! Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! carves its path onto Nintendo Switch on April 26.
