Summary
- Reputable leaker backs up claims of Nintendo's next Direct happening this month, aligning with past trends.
- Speculation grows about a possible Nintendo Direct before the end of February, but no official announcement has been made.
- Fans hope for surprises like the showcasing of Metroid Prime 4 or possible releases like Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush on the Switch, with some optimistic fans anticipating the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2.
A reputable leaker has backed up claims that Nintendo's next Direct will be happening this month. Since 2019, Nintendo's first Direct of each year has occurred in February, making the theory seem likely.
Recently, an established insider expressed his belief that the next Nintendo Direct could happen as soon as this week. However, it's now well into the week and Nintendo has yet to announce its next Direct, making this possibility seem increasingly unlikely. But speculation continues to grow that the next Direct will happen before the end of February, and another insider has provided his insight on the matter.
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Established leaker NateTheHate2 claims that next week is the window he's heard for a possible Nintendo Direct presentation. Since 2019, every Nintendo Direct in February has taken place on a Wednesday or Thursday, so this window would likely mean a Direct on February 14 or February 15th. However, Nintendo has made no official announcement on the matter, so this is only speculation at this point. It's also not yet known what Nintendo will showcase at its first Direct of the year, but naturally, fans have some high hopes.
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Some hope that Metroid Prime 4 will finally be showcased at the next Direct. Recent signs indicated that Metroid Prime 4 might finally be nearing the end of development. Its long development seems to mostly be due to Nintendo scrapping the project in 2019 and re-assigning it to Retro Studios, which developed the first three Metroid Prime titles. However, no confirmation has been made that Metroid Prime 4 will be shown at the next Direct, so fans should try to keep their hopes in check.
Recent rumors claim that Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush will release on the Switch this year. The acclaimed game, which may release on PlayStation as well, would be a solid candidate for a Direct focal point. Hi-Fi Rush was initially released as a surprise during Xbox's Developer Direct presentation, so it's possible that Switch fans could see a similar surprise release during the next Direct.
Some optimistic fans are hoping that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed at the next Direct. The Switch 2 is rumored to feature a larger screen and have significantly upgraded graphics. Leaks also claim that the Switch 2 will include an impressive 12GB of RAM and utilize Nvidia's DLSS upscaling technology. However, similar to the previous information, these leaks have yet to be confirmed. The most likely projects to be showcased at the next Direct are those that are already confirmed to be released in 2024, such as Mario vs Donkey Kong and the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.
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