Nintendo will broadcast its highly anticipated Direct showcase on Wednesday, June 21, which might be today, depending on where you live around the world.
The announcement was welcomed by gaming enthusiasts worldwide, most of which have been on the edge of their seats as they wait for the gaming giant to confirm the earlier rumors.
Those who are interested can tune in to the Nintendo Direct at 7:00 am PT/10:00 am ET, which is expected to run for 40 or so minutes.
This Direct showcase is a welcome surprise if expected. According to Nintendo, it will reveal new details about Pikmin 4, which comes out on July 21.
While Nintendo has maintained a coy silence regarding the specifics of the content that will be featured, the speculation amongst fans and industry insiders is rife. Hints and leaks point to an upcoming expansion pass for Tears of the Kingdom and the possibility of Honkai Star Rail joining the roster of games available on the Nintendo Switch. Moreover, a new 2D Mario game seems to be on the horizon, along with a remake of a classic Super Nintendo game. Reliable insiders suggest that this could be a 2D-HD remake of Chrono Trigger, which if true, could be an enormous announcement when you think about the enduring popularity of the game.
Fingers crossed, the announcement of a 2D-HD remake of Chrono Trigger, hopefully with more content from the canceled Chrono Break installment, involves the participation of its original co-creators, Akira Toriyama, Yuji Hori, and Hironobu Sakaguchi.
In addition to these potential blockbusters, Nintendo might also surprise fans with details about its console roadmap. Other possibilities that could be covered during the Direct include games from Nintendo’s publishing partners like Sega’s Sonic Superstars, Bandai Namco’s Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, Capcom’s Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and more.
Fans eagerly anticipate the Nintendo Direct, partly because of the mysterious silence surrounding Nintendo’s release lineup for the remainder of the year. The upcoming lineup, albeit slim, includes Everybody 1-2 Switch launching on June 30, and the much-awaited Pikmin 4 set to launch on July 21. Beyond these, Nintendo’s plans remain shrouded in mystery.
With mere hours to go before the anticipated Direct showcase, excitement is building among gamers. Whether it’s a new game, the announcement of a new console, or the revival of a beloved classic, one thing is certain – Nintendo has a knack for captivating its audience and making every Direct an event to remember.
Who knows? Samus Aran might drop by and give us a Metroid Prime 4 update, much like what happened with Metroid Prime Remastered earlier this year.
