Our Nintendo Predictions: 2024 Edition

1. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will obtain a number of updates all through 2023 together with DLC
   1. ✅ Yep, we had a number of updates to the sport culminating with model 3.0 and the 2nd of two DLCs that launched on Dec 14, 2023
2. Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will set new gross sales information for the Legend of Zelda collection and for Nintendo Swap video games normally
   1. ✅ Yep, Tears of the Kingdom went on to turn into the quickest promoting Zelda sport ever and one of many quickest promoting Swap video games of all time
3. The Pokémon Firm will showcase a brand new trailer for the Detective Pikachu 2 online game
   1. ✅ Yep, it even launched this yr as nicely! (Detective Pikachu Returns)
4. The Tremendous Mario Bros. film will likely be successful regardless of some misgivings about varied voice actor performances
   1. ✅ Sure, the Tremendous Mario Bros. film went on to move over $1 billion in gross sales
5. I do know I’ve mentioned this earlier than however I feel 2023 is the yr we’ll lastly see some information of what’s subsequent for Nintendo {hardware}. The Swap Lite launched in 2019 and the OLED mannequin launched in 2021. If we’re following the two yr cycle of {hardware} Nintendo used within the Nintendo DS period, its most profitable system ever, 2023 must be the yr for it.
   1. 🚫 Nope, no new {hardware} in 2023
6. Donkey Kong was revealed to have a brand new design for the Mario film. I feel this yr can be the appropriate time to announce a brand new Donkey Kong sport.
   1. 🚫 Nope, no new DK sport sadly
7. I’ve been hoping for Metroid Prime 4 or Metroid Prime Trilogy information for awhile, I don’t assume they’ve needed to speak in regards to the trilogy till they’ve had one thing new to speak about for Metroid Prime 4. I feel that is the yr we’ll hear about each.
   1. 0.5 level, we did get Metroid Prime Remastered however nothing on the remainder of the trilogy or Metroid Prime 4
8. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could have DLC introduced this yr, however the brand new content material might or might not launch in 2023
   1. 🚫 Nope, no DLC and nothing deliberate from what Nintendo has mentioned in an interview
9. I haven’t had F-Zero on my predictions for awhile however why not? I’m hoping there’s a brand new sport however I’d accept an F-Zero GX remaster.
   1. ✅ Yep, possibly not what followers have been hoping for, however F-Zero 99 launched and has garnered fairly a little bit of acclaim up to now
10. The Nintendo Swap will move the PS4 and Recreation Boy / Recreation Boy Coloration to turn into the third finest promoting system of all time. Solely behind the Nintendo DS and PS2.
    1. ✅ Yep, the Nintendo Swap has solely the DS and PS2 to catch now

Wild Playing cards (2 factors every)

1. It’s been awhile since we’ve had the brand new iteration within the Tremendous Mario collection, I might see a brand new title being introduced this yr.
   1. ✅ Yep, Tremendous Mario Bros. Surprise was introduced and launched this yr! (2 factors)
2. The Simpsons Hit & Run turns 20 in 2023, I feel we’ll see a remaster or maybe a completely new Simpsons online game. It’s time!
   1. 🚫 Nope, hopefully some day!

That’s 8.5 factors for Justin

For Trev in 2023:

1. With the unhappy closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops on March twenty seventh, you’ll see a few of their releases arrive on Swap in a single type or one other.
   1. 0.5 level, Luigi’s Mansion 2 Darkish Moon is getting a port to the Swap however not arriving til 2024
2. After rolling out a free addition of golf, Swap Sports activities will get much more updates in 2023. By yr’s finish, continued gross sales will even transfer it into the highest 15 best-selling Swap video games.
   1. 🚫 Nope, sadly no new updates for Swap Sports activities and it’s at present sitting at nineteenth on the listing of Prime Promoting Swap video games
3. Will 30 years of Star Fox get a lot of an anniversary celebration? Most likely not, however I’m predicting we’ll see an replace to an older sport, both a GameCube entry or Zero, with a reworked management scheme.
   1. 🚫 Nope, no new Star Fox love in 2023
4. To rejoice the primary E3 since 2019, the Pure Nintendo workforce will once more have a number of staffers on the present, together with some new faces. Talking of E3…
   1. 🚫 Nope, E3 isn’t any extra 😞
5. Do you know it’s been 5+ years since Metroid Prime 4 was introduced at 2017’s E3? They’ll have to indicate one thing!
   1. 🚫 Nope, nothing this yr, possibly subsequent hopefully!
6. I predict one other Pikmin 4 delay since we (oddly) noticed a lot extra of the cellular app than precise footage. It’ll be unhappy, however after ready since 2015, we are able to wait a little bit extra.
   1. 🚫 Nope, Pikmin 4 launched this yr
7. 4 years after it was introduced, Detective Pikachu will lastly arrive on Nintendo Swap in 2023. Perhaps we’ll get some extra concrete data on the film sequel, too?
   1. ✅ Yep, Detective Pikachu Returns lastly launched this yr!
8. The Pure Nintendo podcast will proceed its progress, making a number of “better of” lists by the tip of the yr. Roger and Jemma will rejoice by fueling their amiibo collections to much more heights.
   1. ✅ Yep, we miss Roger however I do know Jemma has been rising her assortment of amiibo this yr and the podcast is doing nice!
9. To rejoice the tenth anniversary of NES Remix, Nintendo will launch a protracted overdue follow-up. Will it’s chunks of SNES video games, N64 ones, a mashup, or one thing extra?
   1. 🚫 Nope, no new Remixes this yr
10. If BOTW 2 releases in Might, A Hyperlink Between Worlds HD will likely be Nintendo’s massive Zelda sport for the 4th quarter, ten years after the unique landed on 3DS.
    1. 🚫 Nope, Tears of the Kingdom was all we had for Zelda video games in 2023

Wild Playing cards (2 factors every)

1. With Mario Kart 8 DX getting a lot DLC, Nintendo decides to rejoice 20 years of Double Sprint by including the choice of two characters per car.
   1. 🚫 Sadly no
2. Pure Nintendo will return to correct print or exit in a blaze of glory attempting!
   1. ✅ Sure! We’re again in print!

That’s 4.5 factors for Trev

I obtained fortunate this yr! Lots of mine ended up coming true however sadly that wasn’t the case for Trev. I’m blissful that his Pikmin 4 delay prediction didn’t come true although — Trev is just too! 😄

Justin’s Predictions

1. 1. Metroid Prime 4 will lastly, lastly be proven off to the world once more, it will likely be one of many key video games to indicate off the visible capabilities of the Swap successor
   2. The Pokémon firm will announce Black/White remakes this yr, probably throughout a Pokémon Presents on Pokémon Day 
   3. The Swap successor will likely be introduced AND launched this yr, I don’t assume it’ll be referred to as ‘New Nintendo Swap’ (at the very least I hope not 😅) however I might see one thing like that comparable to Swap Nitro or one thing that also consists of the ‘Swap’ title whereas additionally indicating an enormous step up from a processing energy perspective. 
   4. We’re due for a brand new 3D Mario, I might see it launch with the brand new system
   5. Metroid Prime 2 will get a remaster introduced this yr and possibly MP3 however I might see that being launched later
   6. The F-Zero franchise will get some extra love in 2024
   7. Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD will get ported to the Swap in 2024
   8. Nintendo will proceed to promote the unique Swap alongside the successor
   9. Backwards compatibility will likely be a essential promoting level of the brand new system, all Swap video games will carry over and be capable to be performed Day 1 on the brand new system, this will likely be Nintendo’s first digital account setup that has full carry over 
   10. Nintendo made good strides with third get together assist with the Swap. I feel that can proceed and I feel we’ll get a serious franchise introduced for the successor that even the Swap missed out on (assume franchises like Madden, Grand Theft Auto, Name of Responsibility, Battlefield, Far Cry, and many others)

    

2. Wild Playing cards*
   1. I mentioned this final yr that we’d get a brand new Donkey Kong sport introduced however I feel 2024 is the yr particularly with the brand new system launching and the brand new DK part getting into at Tremendous Nintendo World in Japan
   2. The subsequent Mario Kart sport will even be introduced

Trev’s Predictions

1. Whereas they’re not likely my factor, Nintendo will add one other new cellular app or sport in 2024. Talking of…
2. Neglect the cellular Dr. Mario World or the ports accessible on Swap On-line. The puzzle collection will get a model new entry. And in contrast to the download-only entries comparable to On-line RX, Miracle Remedy, or Specific, it will likely be a full-fledged launch (if this does come true, anticipate it to make Justin’s Prime 5)
3. There was already a rumor on this one a few months again as a consequence of a trademark submitting. However to rejoice its tenth anniversary, one of many best-selling 3DS video games, Tomodachi Life, will arrive on Swap in a single type or one other.
4. Alongside related traces, I predicted final yr that the 3DS hit, A Hyperlink Between Worlds, would get an HD replace to rejoice its tenth anniversary. That by no means occurred, however I nonetheless imagine the Hyperlink’s Awakening HD engine will likely be used once more—the sport’s, in spite of everything, among the many prime 25 best-selling Swap video games ever. So, I’m revisiting a prediction I initially made in 2020, speculating that the Oracle video games will obtain the remake remedy.
5. Nintendo will supply one thing sizable to draw new or returning Swap On-line gamers. One thing past sport trials and sporadic releases of older video games. Suppose free new content material.
6. I’ve by no means predicted a Swap follow-up, although these rumors have been flying for years. That lastly modifications now, as I predict that Nintendo will announce (although not essentially launch) a Swap successor in 2024.
7. If the above is true, some footage of launch video games will probably be proven. Metroid Prime 4, lastly?  
8. If a brand new console/system/hybrid received’t be out till 2025, Nintendo will need to guarantee they’re nonetheless transferring the varied Swap fashions in the marketplace. Anticipate a combination of price range ports, value cuts, and a Nintendo Choose line of finest sellers.
9. Talking of finest sellers, the Swap has (on the time I write this) over 80 video games which have handed 1 million copies bought. What new video games might be added to that listing? When all’s mentioned and finished, can the million vendor sport listing hit triple digits? Most likely not in 2024, however there will likely be just a few new additions.
10. What’ll be new with amiibo within the coming yr? Given all I’ve heard in regards to the distinctive characters in Paper Mario: The Thousand-12 months Door, I wouldn’t be shocked (and blissful) to see some arrive when the sport returns for a Swap launch.

Wild Playing cards*

1. Skylanders will return in a single type or one other. Given the connection with previous video games on Nintendo {hardware}, I feel the brand new launch will finally show hottest with Nintendo followers. Simply don’t be grasping, Activision!
2. As increasingly more depart Twitter, Pure Nintendo will discover a new viewers on the Blue Sky social app.

*Wild Playing cards are price 2 factors

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