Nintendo fans go wild for June Direct – with Mario will get six new games

FOLLOWING on from the huge amount of summer showcases, Nintendo announced its own Direct.

Fans predicted a Nintendo Direct to be coming in June, and they were absolutely correct.


Nintendo fans go wild for June Direct – with Mario will get six new games
Luigi’s Mansion is making a comeback.

A number of games from Nintendo’s popular series were shown, and gameplay was revealed.

Here’s everything announced and the release dates for the June 2023 Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo Direct June 2023 – Out soon

  • Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope – Spark Hunter DLC – today
  • Pikmin 1 – today
  • Pikmin 2 – today
  • Pikmin 4 demo – June 28, 2023
  • Everybody 1-2 Switch – June 30, 2023

Nintendo Direct June 2023 – Mid 2023

  • Manic Mechanics – July 13, 2023
  • Splatoon Ice-cream Splatfest – July 14, 2023
  • Pikmin 4 – July 21, 2023
  • Vampire Survivors – August 17, 2023
  • Fae Farm – September 8, 2023
  • Gloomhaven – September 18, 2023
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 5 – Mid 2023

Nintendo Direct June 2023 – Late 2023

  • Silent Hope – October 3, 2023
  • Detective Pikachu Returns – October 6, 2023
  • Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged – October 19, 2023
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder – October 20, 2023
  • Just Dance 2023 – October 24, 2023
  • Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 – October 24, 2023
  • Headbangers Rhythm Royale – October 31, 2023
  • Star Ocean Second Story R – November 2, 2023
  • WarioWare Move it – November 3, 2023
  • Persona 5 Tactica – November 17, 2023
  • Super Mario RPG – November 17, 2023
  • Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – December 1, 2023
  • Sonic Superstars – Late 2023
  • Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Hidden Treasure DLC – Late 2023
  • Batman Arkham Trilogy – Late 2023
  • Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo – Holiday 2023
  • Palia – Holiday 2023
  • Mythforce – 2023

Nintendo Direct June 2023 – 2024 and beyond

  • Penny’s Big Breakaway – Early 2024
  • New Luigi’s Mansion game – 2024
  • New Princess Peach game

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.