TOKYO, Japan – Nintendo has confirmed that the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 will be a Partner Showcase, and it is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 21st. The event, which will be broadcast on YouTube, is expected to last around 25 minutes and will focus on games set to be released in the first half of 2024.
The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 2024 will kick off at 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET / 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 01:00 AET on Wednesday, February 21st. The showcase, which will predominantly feature third-party games, will be available to watch on various official Nintendo YouTube channels.
Viewers can expect updates on highly-anticipated games like Contra: Operation Galuga and Penny’s Big Breakaway, both of which are slated for release in the early part of the year. Additionally, there is speculation surrounding potential announcements related to the Call of Duty franchise, as well as the possibility of other surprises being unveiled during the event.
Nintendo fans are eager to see if rumors about Hi-Fi RUSH and the highly-anticipated release of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be validated. Anticipation is high, and many are looking forward to the showcase to discover whether there will be any surprise game releases or updates.
For those interested in watching the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live, Nintendo Life will be hosting a watch-along video 30 minutes prior to the event. This will provide an opportunity for viewers to engage in discussions as the presentation unfolds.
As the date approaches, excitement is building among fans, and anticipation for potential game announcements has been growing. The Partner Showcase is expected to give players insight into what the first half of 2024 has in store and may unveil some surprises that will excite the gaming community.