Nintendo is set to announce part of its 2024 Switch lineup

Nintendo Direct livestream will show off new Switch games coming this year from “partners”

The first Nintendo Direct of the year is scheduled for Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET, promising a 25-minute presentation spotlighting Switch games slated for release in the first half of 2024 from both Nintendo's studios and its development partners. The anticipation for this Direct has been palpable, with the recent release schedules from Microsoft and PlayStation setting the stage. Historical patterns also indicate that Nintendo tends to favor the first week of February for such presentations. Amidst weeks of speculation and rumors, including hints from data miners, there's widespread anticipation that Tango Gameworks might use this Direct to unveil the Switch debut of "Hi-Fi Rush," especially given Xbox boss Phil Spencer's confirmation that certain Xbox-exclusive titles will expand to other platforms like the Switch and PS5.

In the realm of wishful thinking, there's a sliver of hope that Nintendo might provide updates on the long-awaited "Metroid Prime 4," which has been in development limbo for five years since its reboot under Retro Studios, the same team behind the original "Metroid Prime" trilogy. Although the initial announcement for "Metroid Prime 4" dates back seven years, it's a topic best not dwelled upon. Speculation suggests Nintendo might be holding onto any news regarding the game in anticipation of a potential announcement for the rumored Switch 2.