Today, Nintendo held its first-ever combined Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, unveiling a significant lineup of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch family, set to be released through the holiday season of 2024 and beyond.
The Indie World Showcase kicked off with announcements including the launch of the fast-paced 2D platformer Pizza Tower later today, a free update for the poker-themed deck-builder Balatro: Friends of Jimbo, also available today, and the announcement of Coffee Talk Tokyo, the newest entry in the Coffee Talk series, set for a 2025 release on the Switch.
Following this, the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase highlighted several key game releases, including the action-adventure title Yakuza Kiwami, which will be available on October 24; a celebration of the Tetris franchise with Tetris Forever, launching in 2024; Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, debuting on December 5; and the charming MySims: Cozy Bundle, releasing on November 19. Additionally, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is set to launch on the Switch on February 11, 2025, allowing players another opportunity to shape history.
The showcases also provided updates on various titles, such as the squad-based arena game STAR WARS: Hunters and the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. Viewers were also treated to a preview of Disney Dreamlight Valley’s upcoming “End of Summer” in-game mini-event, among other announcements.
Here are some highlights from the Indie World Showcase:
– **Pizza Tower**: A high-speed, platforming adventure where players guide Peppino Spaghetti on a quest to save his restaurant by destroying the Pizza Tower. The game features a unique 2D pixel art style, inspired by 90s cartoons. Available on Switch later today.
– **Balatro: Friends of Jimbo**: This free update introduces new cards inspired by popular games such as The Witcher 3 and Among Us, allowing for enhanced gameplay in this roguelike deck-builder. Launching later today.
– **Coffee Talk Tokyo**: The latest in the Coffee Talk series, players assume the role of a barista serving unique customers in a Tokyo coffee shop with a lo-fi soundtrack. Set for release in 2025.
– **PowerWash Simulator – Shrek Special Pack DLC**: Players can clean iconic locations from the Shrek universe in this paid DLC, featuring a knight character model and online cooperative play. Launching Fall 2024.
– **Peglin**: A pachinko-inspired RPG where players aim orbs to defeat dragons. Arriving on Nintendo Switch today as a timed exclusive.
– **Morsels**: A whimsical top-down roguelike where players fight as a mouse against cats. Scheduled for a February 2025 release.
– **Wobbly Life**: An open-world sandbox where players can engage in various jobs and missions, coming to Switch in December 2024.
The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase also featured several notable titles, such as:
– **MySims: Cozy Bundle**: Combining beloved MySims games for a cozy life simulation experience. Available November 19.
– **Sid Meier’s Civilization VII**: The latest installment in the strategy series, allowing players to build civilizations and navigate historical events. Releasing February 11, 2025.
– **Yakuza Kiwami**: The critically acclaimed title making its way to the Switch on October 24.
– **Tetris Forever**: Celebrating Tetris’ 40th anniversary by collecting classic titles and introducing new gameplay experiences in 2024.
The showcases also presented exciting future anticipation, with many games announced to release in the coming years. For more detailed information about the titles featured, fans can catch the full presentations online.