Expectations and Viewing Guide for Today's Nintendo Direct [Update]

• New Nintendo Direct released, focusing on third-party titles
• Announcements include Xbox titles and Unicorn Overlord demo
• Partner Showcase to focus on games coming in first half of 2024
• Rumors suggest Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment coming to Switch
• No Switch 2 news expected at the Direct

Nintendo's Surprise Direct: A Focus on Third-Party Titles

Nintendo has unexpectedly released a new Nintendo Direct, but this one deviates from the usual first-party content. The most recent Direct was broadcasted on February 21 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET. This Partner Direct, unlike typical Nintendo reveal events, was a pre-recorded video highlighting third-party titles instead of a live stream.

Highlights from the Latest Nintendo Direct

Key announcements included the news that Xbox titles Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Switch, and a demo for Atlus’ and Vanillaware’s tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord is now available.

The February 2024 Nintendo Partner Direct

You can watch the full February 2024 Nintendo Partner Direct below:

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.21.2024

How to Watch the February 2024 Nintendo Direct

The Nintendo Direct can be viewed on the Nintendo YouTube channel. The official announcement for the Direct states that it will be available to watch on-demand when it releases at 6 a.m. PT/ 9 a.m. ET. This means you can skip through the entire Direct and easily find any significant announcements.

What to Expect at the February 2024 Nintendo Direct

The Partner Showcase will focus on Nintendo Switch games coming in the first half of 2024 from Nintendo’s publishing and development partners. However, despite the recent news about four Xbox exclusives going multiplatform, don't expect any first-party news related to upcoming games like Princess Peach: Showtime! or Metroid Prime 4.

Rumors and Leaks

Recent rumors suggest that both Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment are coming to Switch, so this Direct might be the time we see that news made official. Also, watch out for a new enhanced edition of Shin Megami Tensei V, as Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance was just rated in Korea this week. Ports and updated editions seem to be the main event in store for tomorrow’s Direct. There's also a chance that Hollow Knight: Silksong might appear, as the game just marked five years since its initial announcement.

No Switch 2 News Expected at the February 2024 Nintendo Direct

While we've been discussing a successor to the Switch for years, don't expect any news tomorrow. The latest reports suggest the Switch 2 has been pushed from late 2024 into Q1 of 2025. So we will need to wait a little longer for official news on the console.

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