Finally ! After weeks of rumors, Big N has just announced a new Nintendo Direct coming soon that promises more great announcements. What games can we expect?
Microsoft officially commented on the latest rumors on Thursday, February 15 at 9:00 p.m. PST. Phil Spencer and his staff discussed business strategy in detail in a podcast that was particularly anticipated by the most loyal Xbox gamers. This is exactly when a Nintendo Direct was expected. It’s now obvious that Big N has made a habit of holding such an event in February to take stock of its console’s future releases. Several reputable sources had agreed on this date, but Microsoft’s announcement on the same day would have forced the Japanese publisher to review its plans. Nintendo Switch players don’t have to wait long, the new Nintendo Direct has been made official.
February Nintendo Direct confirmed
After the rumors, it’s time to make it official. In its official reports, the Japanese publisher confirmed this Wednesday the possession of a Nintendo Direct February 21st at 3 p.m, French period. An event that will give special importance to the productions of third-party publishers in the first half of 2024, as it is actually a partner showcase. Logically, this should exclude the next two major console exclusives, namely Mario vs Donkey Kong, which was released a few days ago, and Princess Peach Showtime, which, we suspect, will have the right to its own presentation sooner or later. With more than 25 minutes As far as announcements go, the next Nintendo Direct still promises to be quite generous. So what to expect?
We all want to scream HOLLOW KNIGHT SKILKSONG ! What if it was the right thing this time? We have the right to dream, right? The timing of Xbox’s subsequent statement could give hope for confirmation of the rumors surrounding the releases of Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves on Nintendo Switch, which are two of the four productions of the brand that would be ported to the consoles. Rivals. For the rest, as with any Nintendo Direct, expect ports, independent games and why a focus on future releases like Open Roads and South Park: Snow Day! or the next EA Originals, Tales of Kenzera: Zau. That and probably a little shade thrown at the occasion. It is difficult to make predictions for this edition, the content of which, strangely enough, has not been leaked at all.
An announcement about the Nintendo Switch 2?
What seems certain, however, is that the brand will not play all its cards before the release of its most important exclusive products. Recent rumors in the hallways suggest that more significant statements will be made in March. Big N should take advantage of a larger Nintendo Direct to announce the Nintendo Switch 2, or whatever the successor to its hybrid console is called. However, the rumor has lost weight with recent revelations from several renowned journalists, who agree that the publisher has internally postponed the release of its next machine to 2025. Concrete information can be found on February 21st at 3 p.m. on the manufacturer’s YouTube channel.
