In its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo introduced more than 30 upcoming games to the Nintendo Switch family – most of which will be released this summer! The main title of the 50-minute presentation was Splatoon 3, a new game in the excellent series coming to the Nintendo Switche in 2022.
Other highlights from the Nintendo Direct video include the emergence of Xenoblade Chronicles 2den Pyra/Mythra as the newest playable DLC fighter to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimatea, the fourth of six new fighters in Fighters Pass Vol 2. Other Nintendo Switch game announcements include The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, which includes new control options; Mario Golf: Super Rush, the newest installment in the Mario Golf series with new modes and motion controls; and miitopia, a game played by customizable Mii characters that allows you to customize your own adventure.
Nintendo Direct’s presentation includes Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (still being worked on), a new tactical role-playing game from SQUARE ENIX, Star Wars: Ultimate Knockout, Star Wars ™: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars ™: The Force Awakens, a free-to-play online multiplayer game; World’s End Club, one of the creators of the Danganronpa series; There are many exciting games, including DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power, an action game based on an animated TV show, and the physical version of the hit game Hadesin.
Here are some highlights from the video:
Splatoon 3
In this new game in the Splatoon series, you will leave Inkopolis behind and go to a new territory: Splatlands. At its heart is a new city where war-loving Inklings and Octolings come together: Splatsville, also known as the City of Chaos. Splatoon 3 introduces a variety of new features to the action-shooter series, such as weapons such as spring weapons, customization options, and new motion abilities to be brought to returning 4-v-4 Turf Battle matches.
Mario Golf: Super Rush: Mario Golf
Enjoy golfing with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters on super rushta, lush, scenic courses. Mario Golf: Super Rush includes several local and online multiplayer modes, including Speed Golf, which kicks players off at the same time and competes towards the course, the game also includes a Story Mode in which your Mii character plays while interacting with Mushroom Kingdom characters, competing in golf challenges and earning experience points to strengthen statistics. You can even use motion controls by holding the Joy-Con controller as a golf club. Fairway opens to players on June 25. Pre-orders are available in the Nintendo eShop.
Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (still in work)
Continuing SQUARE-ENIX’s famous tactical RPG legacy, battles take place in terrain of different heights. The attack range of a character is determined by its location and equipped weapon, so it is imperative to investigate the battlefield before taking action. In addition, the decisions taken will affect how the story develops and which characters will participate in your goal. Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (yet to be worked) is coming out exclusively on nintendo switch in 2022. A free demo for the game will be available for download from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch today.
Star Wars: Hunters
Star Wars: Hunters offers an exciting glimpse into the galaxy in this squad-based, online multiplayer game. Create a team of unique and all-new Star Wars ™ characters, from Brave Bounty Hunters to Rebels to Stormtrooper soldiers. Face other teams in arenas based on iconic Star Wars ™ settings. Set between Star Wars ™: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars ™: The Force Awakens, free-to-play Star Wars: Hunters begins in 2021.
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
MONSTER HUNTER In the new Rampage story event, hunters come together to defeat the monster attack that attacked Kamura Village. As previously announced, players who want to fully immerse themselves in the MONSTER HUNTER RISE experience can get the digital download code for MONSTER HUNTER RISE, as well as the Nintendo Switch MONSTER HUNTER RISE Edition hardware that comes with the Deluxe Kit DLC and bonus content. This pack will be released alongside the game on March 26.
Miitopia
Embark on a funny adventure with friends, family or anyone of your choice to defeat the Dark Lord. A customizable adventure for Nintendo Switch, Miitopiada creates and customize the Mii characters of anyone you want and leave them on a fantastic adventure of a lifetime. With extended customization features in Miitopia, including wigs and makeup, you can make your Mii characters more awesome than ever. You can also have a horse as an ally. Which Mii characters will you appoint as allies… And who’s going to be the evil Dark Lord? Miitopia is released for the Nintendo Switch on May 21. Pre-orders in the Nintendo eShop will open shortly after the presentation.
Knockout City
Team up and fight rival Crews in knockout city ™, where epic dodgeball battles score in team-based multiplayer matches. Throw, catch, pass, dodge and overcome the path to burning ball dominance. Knockout City is released for nintendo switch on May 21.
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
Play as one of the many classic DC superheroes, such as Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Woman, based on the popular Cartoon Network program, as teenagers who need to finish high school while saving the city. Each of these superheroes has its own special abilities, such as flights or devices that can be used in battle. Explore Metropolis as your second teenage self, show off your selfies from around the city on your in-game Superstapost account, or rebuild an obsolete part of the city. DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 4.
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir / Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
Two Nintendo games from Japan are coming to Europe for the first time, localized with English text and completely modernized for the Nintendo Switch. Surprises and drama await you in every corner of these thrilling games. Uncover the deadly truth in Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind, which arrives as a Nintendo eShopa package on May 14.
Apex Legends
This free-to-play battle royale has a growing list of powerful contenders called Legends, strategic challenge, cross-platform gaming and more. To celebrate the game’s legendary launch, all players on the Nintendo Switch will receive a new Legendary Pathfinder skin and 30 free levels for Season 8: Mayhem Battle Pass. Also, earn Dual XP while playing on Nintendo Switch for the first two weeks after launch. Fight for wealth, fame and glory when Apex Legends comes out for the Nintendo Switch on March 9.
SAMURAI WARRIORS 5
With refurbished character designs and a vibrant, illustrated art style, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 dives into the Sengoku era and turns its attention to Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechiye. The game is on its way to the Nintendo Switch this summer.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons + Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary
Animal Crossing: New Horizonsa Super Mario Brosun 35th anniversary inspired items are coming. Super Mushrooms and? Familiar items, such as blocks, can be ordered as furniture items in the game, so you can place them wherever you want. You can even place multiple Warp Pipes on your island and easily navigate between them. The new Super Mario Bros. themed items will begin On February 25, following a free update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Passe comes in two DLC waves, while expand your mission to recover Hyrule with downloadable content. Newly added characters, stages and more are on the way, the first wave comes in June and the second wave comes in November. They will also receive an additional in-game weapon and costume for Link as a purchase bonus from May 28. The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Card will be available for purchase shortly after the presentation.
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Dozens of Capcom’s most beloved arcade classics are coming to the Nintendo Switche as part of the Capcom Arcade Stadium. Undo gameplay, adjust game speed or difficulty, and choose from a variety of viewing options to relive this sweet arcade beauty. 1943 – Get The Battle of Midwayi for free, then purchase game packs or the standalone Ghosts n Goblins plugin to create your collection. Before the release of Ghosts n Goblins Resurrection on February 25, the original Ghosts n Goblins add-on will be available for free at Capcom Arcade Stadium. After this release, the Ghosts n Goblins add-on will be available for purchase individually or offered as part of the Capcom Arcade Stadium all-in package.
No More Heroes 3
As Travis Touchdown, the assassin using Beam Katana, you will fight to reach the top of the Superhero Rankings tournament to save the world. But wait… you will also fight aliens?! With a new and improved Death Glove, you’ll have access to a variety of deadly skills that can be customized and upgraded before each match. No More Heroes 3 arrives on Nintendo Switche on August 27.
BRAVELY DEFAULT II
Save the Crystals and the Excillant continent with the help of four new Light Heroes! Check out a new TBA trailer ahead of the game’s Nintendo Switch launch on February 26. You can also try the free demo for BRAVELY DEFAULT II, which is currently available in the Nintendo eShop.
Tales from the Borderlands
Return to the unforgiving world of Pandora in Tales from the Borderlands. The Nintendo Switch version of the game includes classic Borderlands characters and all five episodes full of humor. Gangsters, rogue lords and Cellar Hunters are just a few of the obstacles you’ll encounter in this election-oriented, narrative adventure on March 24.
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
In this turn of the Aspyrden action game, you will build a horde of zombies and take revenge on the city by turning people into your immortal allies. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is released on Nintendo Switch on March 16. Pre-orders are available in the Nintendo eShop.
NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection
Three action-packed games in the acclaimed NINJA GAIDEN series, NINJA GAIDEN: Nintendo Switche is coming in the Master Collection. Use an arsenal of weapons as legendary ninja Ryu Hayabusa; Each weapon offers a style of play with different deadly skills, along with ruthless ninjutsu to quickly defeat enemies. NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection arrives on Nintendo Switche on June 10.
SaGa Frontier Remastered
Eight heroes, eight fascinating journeys. Travel through a stunning world of sci-fi with any of the heroes, each with their own goals and passions, in this revised version of the classic RPG SaGa Frontier. SaGa Frontier Remastered is an adventure not to be missed with new playable characters, dazzling battles and new events. The game will be released for Nintendo Switch on April 15.
Pyra/Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Pyra / Mythra, originally a two-in-one ally of main character Rex in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is waking up again as the newest DLC fighters to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimatea in March. Pyra / Mythra joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol.2. Fighters Pass Vol.2 also features ARMSden DLC fighters Min Min, Minecraft’s Steve & Alex and Sephiroth from the FINAL FANTASY VII series, and two fighters who have not yet been announced. More information about Pyra / Mythra’s set of moves and exact release dates will be announced in the future.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Be the last Fall Guy standing! The hit party game gathers 60 players who run, jump and push on the road to victory. Dive into a series of ridiculous challenges and obstacle courses with other online competitors! Do you have what it takes to get the crown? Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will be available for Nintendo Switch this summer.
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