Nintendo Switch owners are pretty full next year! In its latest Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo detailed a wide range of games coming to the console this year and through 2022 – some games were released shortly after the presentation.
The video summary is as follows:
– Next games in series such as Bayonetta 3, Splatoon 3 and Forgotten Land, a new 3D platform adventure in the Kirby and Kirby series;
– Massive expansion DLC for MONSTER HUNTER RISE and downloadable content for Mario Golf: Super Rush;
– New Nintendo Switch Online membership that includes access to a growing library of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games, as well as access to all available benefits of the service such as NES and Super NES games® TETRIS, 99 and PAC-MAN 99 and more;
– A few exciting games from SQUARE ENIX: Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Chocobo GP and TRIANGLE STRATEGY;
– Remakes and compilations of nostalgic classics, including the HD remastered Actraiser Renaissance, Shadowrun Trilogy and Game Boy Advance, and the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of classic Castlevania games from Super NES.
– New Nintendo Switch Online membership that includes access to a growing library of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games, as well as access to all available benefits of the service such as NES and Super NES games® TETRIS, 99 and PAC-MAN 99 and more;
– A few exciting games from SQUARE ENIX: Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, Chocobo GP and TRIANGLE STRATEGY;
– Remakes and compilations of nostalgic classics, including the HD remastered Actraiser Renaissance, Shadowrun Trilogy and Game Boy Advance, and the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of classic Castlevania games from Super NES.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: At the end of October, Nintendo Switch Online is getting a new membership with classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games. In addition to all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership, such as online gaming, access to the growing library of NES and Super NES games, and more, members can play exclusive games like Mario Kart 64 online for up to four players for the first time. (additional accessories are required; sold separately). The full list of classic games released for the extended service and more Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive games coming out in the future are as follows:
Nintendo 64 Games
o Super Mario 64
o The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
o Mario Kart 64
o Lylat Wars
o Sin and Punishment
o Dr. Mario 64
o Mario Tennis 64
o Operation: WinBack
o Yoshi’s Story
o The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
o Mario Kart 64
o Lylat Wars
o Sin and Punishment
o Dr. Mario 64
o Mario Tennis 64
o Operation: WinBack
o Yoshi’s Story
Upcoming Nintendo 64 Games (More coming!)
– Banjo-Kazooie
– Pokémon Snap
– The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
– Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
– Mario Golf
– Paper Mario
– F-Zero X
– Pokémon Snap
– The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
– Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
– Mario Golf
– Paper Mario
– F-Zero X
SEGA Mega Drive Games
o Sonic the Hedgehog 2
o Streets of Rage 2
o Ecco the Dolphin
o Castlevania: Bloodlines
o Contra: Hard Corps
o Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
o Golden Axe
o Gunstar Heroes
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o Phantasy Star IV
o Ristar
o Shining Force
o Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
o Strider
o Streets of Rage 2
o Ecco the Dolphin
o Castlevania: Bloodlines
o Contra: Hard Corps
o Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
o Golden Axe
o Gunstar Heroes
That’s M.U.S.H.A.
o Phantasy Star IV
o Ristar
o Shining Force
o Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
o Strider
Nintendo Switch Online members will soon be able to pre-order two new controllers similar to the original Nintendo 64 and SEGA Mega Drive controllers. These wireless controllers can be used to play these classic games on Nintendo Switch Online.
More details about the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, including the release timing and price, will be announced at a later date.
All announced games
– Kirby and the Forgotten Land: The next Kirby adventure on Nintendo Switch moves to 3D!
– Bayonetta 3: The new trailer for this stylish, action-packed sequel showcases gameplay for the first time, revealing a new look of Bayonetta and new mechanics, including Bayonetta’s ability to control demons directly.
– MONSTER HUNTER RISE: SUNBREAK: Capcom is currently working on a massive, paid DLC expansion for the popular Nintendo Switch game MONSTER HUNTER RISE.
– Splatoon 3: The next game in this series includes new and returning stages in 4-on-4 battles, as well as new weapons never seen before in Splatoon games.
– Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars: A fascinating experience is about to emerge from the creative minds of YOKO TARO and Yosuke Saito.
– Chocobo GP: Get ready for a new racing experience! Compete to speed up the competition using special character abilities and Wizards as familiar FINAL FANTASY characters like Chocobo and Gilgamesh.
– TRIANGLE STRATEGY: In February, SQUARE ENIX submitted a survey for the demo version of TRIANGLE STRATEGY.
– Actraiser Renaissance: The classic Super NES game Actraiser is now back on Nintendo Switch, rearranged in HD!
– Dying Light 2 Stay Human – Cloud Version: Master both the course and tactical battle to survive in this brutal open-world action RPG.
– Deltarune Chapter 2: Deltarune Chapter 1 has just been expanded! Enter DELTARUNE Chapter 2 and experience a funny and emotional story once again in the mysterious Dark World.
– Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update: Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets a new free update this November!
– Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass DLC: On October 29, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass content comes with a new playable character duo, additional stages, and emotional new story sequences.
– The Final DLC Fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate…: … It’ll be announced soon! Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, has released one last “Battling with…” which reveals his latest DLC warrior on October 5. video.
– It’s almost time for Mario Party Superstars: Nintendo Switch, which will be released on October 29th!
– Mario Golf: Super Rush DLC: Mario Golf: More free content is coming to Super Rush.
– Disco Elysium – The Final Cut: In this groundbreaking role-playing adventure, question people and uncover clues with the help of 24 internal skills.
– STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic: A beloved Star Wars game is coming to Nintendo Switch.
– Castlevania Advance Collection: Castlevania Advance Collection brings together four classic Castlevania games
– Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition: Players are invited to live in a magical world with Mickey Mouse and dozens of Disney characters! Spend time with your Disney friends, create quirky costumes and furniture, and explore pleasant Disney-themed worlds.
– Shadowrun Trilogy: Cyberpunk meets fantasy in this three-game cult classic RPG collection.
– Shin Megami Tensei V: Eager to dive into the next game in the acclaimed Shin Megami Tensei series, players can pre-order the game on the Nintendo eShop immediately after the presentation.
– In Rune Factory 5: Rune Factory 5, players can grow crops, tame monsters, and team up with townspeople to explore a huge world.
– Two classic NAMCO games are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives PAC-MAN / Arcade Archives XEVIOUS: Arcade Archives series.
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