Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2024 has concluded, and it was a pretty solid show if you have multiple consoles.
As for the Nintendo Switch, we knew there wouldn’t be much excitement around it since it’s been 8 years since its release. But it looks like Nintendo will also be absent from the event. Don’t worry, Zelda will be coming soon…
But it wasn’t a completely quiet night for the hybrid console. Here’s a rundown of all the games for Switch that were shown off at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024, including the pre-show. Enjoy!
On this page: Recap: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 – All Nintendo Switch Game Reveals and Trailers
1.Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 – Full Presentation2.All Switch Game Announcements and Trailers2.1.Dave the Diver (mxmtoon, Baratro, Potion Crafting Crossover – October 2024)2.2.Nicodelico: Magical World – October 20242.3.King of Meat – TBC2.4.Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – February 11, 20252.5.Little Nightmares III – 20252.6.Flotopia – 20252.7.What was your favorite Switch game at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024?
Missed the show and want to watch it live? Check out the video above. We also stream the American Sign Language version if you prefer.
All Switch Game Announcements and Trailers
Dave the Diver (mxmtoon, Baratro, Potion Crafting Crossover – October 2024)
Dave the Diver has partnered with mxmtoon, Balatro, and Potion Craft to bring new content to the game across all platforms in October 2024. Details are few at the moment, and we don’t know if it’ll be a free or paid update, but you can get a good idea of the crossover content in the trailer above.
Nicodelico: Magical World – October 2024
“Join Nico and Luna on their adventure in Nicoderico, a vibrant platforming adventure. When the pair discover an ancient artifact on a magical island, it is seized by Grimbald, the villain from the Cobbling Gems Company. To save the island and their tribe, the pair must navigate seven unique worlds with the help of their animal friends and defeat the Cobbling army. With a family-friendly design, couch co-op play, and music by David Wise, Nicoderico promises a magical and mystical journey for all ages.”
King of Meat – TBC
“Amazon Games and Glowmade are proud to present King of Meat, a 1-4 player hacking, slashing, cooperative combat, and UGC dungeon building game. Set in the mystical world of Loregok, King of Meat transports you to a world of dragons, trolls, skeletons, and of course corporate commercialism, where high fantasy meets modern-day celebrity glitz, glamour, and media frenzy. At the heart of this frenzy is the wildest survival game show imaginable: KING OF MEAT, where YOU are the entertainment.”
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – February 11, 2025
Rule as one of history’s many legendary leaders. Establish a civilization, expand your territory by building cities and architectural wonders, conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations in your quest for prosperity, and explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Will you build an empire that will stand the test of time?
Little Nightmares III – 2025
In Little Nightmares III, Low & Alone follows a journey to find a way out of Nowhere. Trapped in a spiral of disturbing locations, two friends must work together to survive in a paranoid and dangerous world and escape an even greater threat lurking in the shadows. For the first time in the series, face your childhood fears with a friend in online co-op or solo with an AI companion.
Flotopia – 2025
Brought to you by NetEase Games, Floatopia is a new life simulation game where players can travel a world with supernatural powers, build islands, and interact with friends. @NetEaseGames_EN #OpeningNightLive pic.twitter.com/8BBuqyYe9S— Summer Game Fest (@summergamefest) August 20, 2024
NetEase’s all-new life simulation game, Floatopia, lets you build your own floating island and meet friends with superpowers. Play alone or with others. Coming to all consoles in 2025.
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