The Nintendo Direct of 8 February had a lot and we mean a lot of highlights, here is a short recap of the main ones;
Nintendo Direct – February 2023 highlights
Metroid Prime Remastered, an HD remake of the first Metroid Prime game, which made its debut on the Nintendo GameCube system, was confirmed to be coming to the Nintendo Switch system in a new Nintendo Direct video presentation that was delivered to terminals throughout the earth today.
A digital edition of Metroid Prime Remastered will be available for purchase on Nintendo Switch later today, and a physical copy of the game will be released on February 22. In addition, Nintendo announced that later today, a growing library of select Game Boy games will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service, beginning with nine classic titles. Additionally, Nintendo revealed that the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service will receive a growing library of select Game Boy Advance games, beginning with six classic titles today.
The planned sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, titled The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, was another game that received a significant amount of attention at today’s Nintendo Direct. The gameplay video of Link’s huge trip revealed previously unseen weaponry and vehicles, as well as islands floating above Hyrule that had never been seen before. In addition, the first complete gameplay trailer for Pikmin 4, the newest installment in the Pikmin series, which tasks players with overcoming challenges on an alien world by directing a cast of little critters, was just made public. The most recent version will be available for purchase on Nintendo Switch on July 21, and it will contain a Space Dog, Ice Pikmin, and a variety of other new discoveries.
Several well-known characters and series will make their comeback in games that will be available on the Nintendo Switch, as seen in reveals that were provided by Nintendo’s development and publishing partners during the video presentation. These include PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World of Steam, a new installment in the Layton series; Disney Illusion Island, which is a 2D platformer-adventure featuring Mickey and Friends; Samba de Amigo: Party Central, the classic rhythm game that has been reborn groovier than ever; Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, which is a revival of the Nintendo GameCube RPG classics; Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, which
Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Communications for Nintendo of America, Devon Pritchard
With a rich roster of Nintendo Switch titles for all sorts of gamers, and with the debut of Metroid Prime Remastered today, Nintendo is continuously finding ways to surprise and please fans. Metroid Prime Remastered is the latest example of this. The year 2023 is shaping up to be an outstanding one for those who play games on Nintendo Switch and for everyone else who is excited to join in on the fun.
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Metroid Prime Remastered
The original Metroid Prime video game has been restored for the Nintendo Switch console, and it has high-definition images as well as improved sound. Samus Aran’s viewpoint will be used to investigate the planet Tallon IV. Be wary, though, since this strange planet conceals more secrets than meets the eye. Fight back against attacks from hostile creatures with beams, missiles, bombs, and other types of weapons. This updated version has refurbished aesthetics, as well as current dual-stick controls, which make it possible to navigate the environment while also independently adjusting your point of view. It is also the very first time that this time-honored game may be played while traveling. Later on today, the digital edition of Metroid Prime Remastered will be available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop as well as in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. On February 22nd, the physical copy of the game will be made available for purchase in shops.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will take players on an unforgettable journey throughout Hyrule, both on land and in the sky. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you will have the freedom to choose your own adventure as you traverse the expansive landscapes of Hyrule and the enigmatic islands that float in the great sky above. Are you able to fight back against the evil forces that threaten the kingdom with the power that Link’s new talents provide? In addition to the standard version, which will be sold for a suggested retail price of $69.99, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition will be made available on launch day for a suggested retail price of $129.99. This edition will include a physical copy of the game, an artbook containing concept art, a Steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges. There will also be a new Link amiibo figure based on the game that can be purchased separately. Using this figure will allow access to additional materials and weaponry, in addition to a unique fabric for Link’s paraglider. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom debuts for Nintendo Switch on May 12. It is now possible to place a pre-order for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom through the Nintendo eShop, at retail locations, and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo’s website.
Pikmin 4
Pikmin 4 introduces players to the Pikmin, which are little, plant-like organisms that may be grown, plucked, commanded, and used to overcome foes while completing a significant goal on an unfamiliar world. These inquisitive companions come in a variety of flavors; the Red Pikmin are unfazed by flames, while the recently introduced Ice Pikmin have the ability to freeze both their foes and their surroundings. As you go, make use of the small power of your Pikmin by using some strategic thinking as well. You also obtain a Space Dog named Oatchi, who may assist you along your journey by doing things like destroying barriers and bringing Pikmin around with them. When you’ve got the teeny-tiny Pikmin and a savvy dog at your side, there’s no problem that’s too large or too little! Please keep an eye out for the video game Pikmin 4, which is scheduled to be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 21. The Nintendo eShop, retail locations, and the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com all currently support pre-orders for the product.
Disney Illusion Island
Disney Illusion Island invites you to accompany Mickey and his pals as they adventure around the enigmatic island of Monoth in search of three magical books and the island’s residents, the Hokuns, who are little and hairy. You may play as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, or Goofy as you make your way through a world that has been painstakingly hand-crafted in this new cooperative 2D platformer-adventure game for one to four people. Disney Illusion Island will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on July 28. The game will have fully spoken, animated cutscenes as well as an original soundtrack that has been composed. Beginning today, customers may place their pre-orders for Disney Illusion Island on the Nintendo eShop, in retail locations, and on the Nintendo website.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
The next installment in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, titled OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, is almost ready to be released. There are eight fresh adventures waiting to be told, following eight new travelers, each of them has their own history, reasons for traveling, and special abilities. Which of the two roads are you going to take first? Who will be your friends and allies? Where exactly are you going to end up on this journey? OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, which will be available for the Nintendo Switch on February 24th, will take players to a whole new planet. Later on today, a playable preview of the game that includes its beginning levels will be made accessible on the Nintendo eShop.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central
Move to the rhythm and shake your Joy-Con controllers in a new Samba de Amigo game! To determine who has the most impressive dance skills, you may compete against other players locally or online in the World Party mode. Forty songs are featured, representing a range of genres from across the globe. When Samba de Amigo: Party Central makes its way onto Nintendo Switch this summer, you’ll want to grab your controllers and get ready to shake things up.
Game Boy and Game Boy Advance Titles
A selection of Game Boy games are now available to play online on Nintendo Switch! You can play these games whenever you want, wherever you want, whenever you want on Nintendo Switch, just as you could back in the day. Screen filters may be applied to your Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, or Game Boy Color console to let you personalize your playing style. Additionally, for the first time ever, up to two people may play compatible games locally or online together at the same time. The following is a complete list of the classic games that will be accessible when the service first launches, with further titles to be added in the near future:
Launch Lineup of Games for Nintendo Switch and Game Boy Online.
- Tetris
- Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins
- Link’s Awakening DX is the first game in the Legend of Zelda series.
- GARGOYLE’S QUEST
- Game & Watch Gallery 3
- The New Nightmare Is Being Left Alone in the Dark
- Wario Land 3,
- Metroid II: Return of Samus
- Kirby’s Dream Land
In addition to this, titles for the Game Boy Advance will soon be available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack! Both local and online play are enabled for games that are compatible, and for the first time, up to four people may play online together at the same time. The following games will be available to play when the launch occurs:
Launch Lineup of Games for Nintendo Switch, Game Boy Advance, and More Online
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
- Mega Microgame, Presented by WarioWare, Inc.
- Kuru Kuru Kururin
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
This collection will, at some point in the not-too-distant future, also include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Select games. You will be able to play Game Boy games if you have an active subscription to Nintendo Switch Online; alternatively, you will be able to play Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games if you have an active membership to Nintendo Switch Online plus the Expansion Pack later on today.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Calling all lovers of strategy games: Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp invites you to join Andy, Max, Sami, and other playable characters in two entire narrative campaigns, each of which is loaded with vibrant turn-based tactical combat. Train your tactical and strategic prowess in a variety of different settings. Design your own maps and share them with others! You may also challenge your friends to bouts against each other locally or online, and the local mode supports up to four players. Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp launches to Nintendo Switch on April 21. Today is the first day that pre-orders are available on the Nintendo eShop, at retail locations, and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Cereza and the Long-Lost Demon Are the Roots of Bayonetta: Cereza, a teenage witch who served as Bayonetta’s apprentice years before her name was changed to Bayonetta, leads you through a fresh interpretation of the Bayonetta saga. Use the power of Cereza and draw on the fury of her infernal demon mate, Cheshire, as you make your way through the perilous and enigmatic Avalon Forest, which is full with mysteries and foes. You’ll have simultaneous control over Cereza and Cheshire if you choose this option. Acquiring the elemental power of wood, rock, water, and fire from the forest will allow you to access previously inaccessible pathways and give you an advantage in combat. Is it possible for Cereza to acquire the power necessary to rescue her mother, and will Cheshire ever find a way to return to his own land? Accessibility settings in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, such as lowering the amount of damage taken or automating some controls, may make the game more enjoyable for Bayonetta beginners as well as Bayonetta veterans when it launches for Nintendo Switch on March 17. The Nintendo eShop, retail locations, and the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com all currently support pre-orders for the product.
Omega Strikers
In Omega Strikers, you may battle it out against other players in a free online multi-player arena! In this lightning-fast three-on-three footbrawl, your objective is to score goals and knock your opponents off the arena. You’ll be one of more than 15 Strikers competing in an air hockey-inspired game in which you’ll fling slime, throw tofu, and rocket boost your way to victory. On April 27, Omega Strikers will be available for the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo eShop is now accepting advance orders for this game, which is completely free to play.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
A compilation of the original three Etrian Odyssey games, restored in high definition and titled Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, will soon be available for the Nintendo Switch. You will only have a blank map as a guide this time as you make your way back into the expansive maze. You may go even farther if you sketch the map while you explore the world, where there are both dangerous creatures and valuable riches waiting for you. There are twenty-four brand new character images featured in this book. On June 1st, the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will be available for the Nintendo Switch. Every game in the collection will also be sold individually on the Nintendo eShop when the collection is released. The pre-order period has begun.
Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars is a retro-inspired, turn-based role-playing game in which players must use the forces of the sun and moon to defeat evil. Explore at your leisure a gorgeous universe, interact with people from from many walks of life, and wreak havoc on your enemies by timing your assaults just so. On August 29, Sea of Stars will set sail on Nintendo Switch. Later on today, a free demo version of the game will be made available via the Nintendo eShop.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
A new story will begin to unfold in the Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe game when Magolor, the interdimensional traveler from the main adventure, loses his powers and must flee the realm between dimensions. This event will occur in the game when Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is played. After completing Story Mode, you will have access to this brand new epilogue. This enigmatic region, which has more than 20 different levels to investigate, is open to exploration by as many as four people simultaneously using the same system. Is it possible for Magolor to regain his abilities and go back to his planet without incident? Later on today, a demo version of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe will also be made available for download via the Nintendo eShop. A demo version of the game with certain levels and subgames may be played by up to four people simultaneously. On February 24, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe will be available for the Nintendo Switch. Both the Nintendo eShop and the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com are currently accepting pre-orders for the product in question.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass* Vol. 3 and 4
Add fresh stuff to your journeys around Aionios to make them even more memorable! In Volume 3, you will have the opportunity to join forces with Masha, the most recent Hero and an accomplished Lapidarist. Additionally, roguelike-styled Challenge Battles will be included in this update. Playing through this stage of the game’s challenge battles will allow you to win freshly updated in-game clothing for your main characters, as well as add more Heroes to your party and unlock unique powers for them. On February 15, the third volume of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass will be released. Be on the lookout for an exciting final volume, which will be released later this year as part of volume 4, and it will have an original tale scenario. The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass may be purchased right now on the Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. This pass grants access to four total volumes of downloadable content that will be published between now and the end of 2023.
Splatoon 3’s Expansion Pass
Think you’re ready for something fun? Splatoon 3’s Expansion Pass brings you Inkopolis and Side Order. This downloadable content (DLC) pack for the game Splatoon 3 costs money and offers two waves of content. The city of Inkopolis is part of the first wave. You can make this awesome location from the first Splatoon game your own own stomping area. Inkopolis Plaza, which is a part of Wave 1, has seen significant transitions over the last few years, with some new retailers opening up business there. During Splatfests, here is also where you can see a performance by the Squid Sisters! A new single-player campaign called Side Order super jumps will be added to the Splatoon 3 game in the second wave of this DLC’s content update. Discover what has become of Inkopolis Square, the primary location that is featured in the Splatoon 2 video game. Later on today, the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass will be made available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop, and Wave 1 will be released somewhere in the spring. The debut of Wave 2, Side Order, is scheduled for the future. After buying the Expansion Pass, players will be able to download a content pack that will give them access to additional in-game goods as bonuses.
Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass
New emblems will be included in subsequent waves of the Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass downloadable content (DLC). These new emblems will be available in waves 2-4. Emblems such as Hector, the Emblem of Strength, Soren, the Emblem of Acumen, and Camilla, the Emblem of Revelation, are among the newly added Emblems that are available in Wave 2 and will assist the Divine Dragon and their friends in combat. Chrom and Robin, an Emblem of Bonds, and Veronica, an Emblem of Heroes are going to be a part of Wave 3, which will have its own set of heroic Emblems. In order to get these Emblems, you will be able to participate in extra tasks. In addition, the Fell Xenologue tale will become accessible after Wave 4 has been completed. The Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass may be purchased right now in the Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo’s website. This pass grants access to four waves of content that will be released between now and the end of 2023. Wave 2 will go live… later on today!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe –Booster Course Pass – Wave 4
With the release of Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Track Pass DLC, Yoshi’s Island, a brand-new course, will be available for play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The character Birdo, who made his debut in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, will also be included in the next update. In subsequent waves, we will be adding Mario Kart franchise characters that have appeared in previous games. This spring, the fourth wave of downloadable content for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass will be released for the Nintendo Switch system. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass features six distinct waves, each of which consists of eight different courses, and all of them will be made available by the end of 2023. You may purchase the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass on its own on the Nintendo eShop, or you can take use of it at no extra cost as part of a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online with an Expansion Pack.
Dead Cells – Return to Castlevania
The roguelike action-platformer Dead Cells has received additional downloadable content in the form of a paid expansion pack called Return to Castlevania: Dracula’s Castle. Together with Richter Belmont and Alucard, explore the terrible hallways and environs of the castle on the way to a battle with Death and Dracula himself. On March 6, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania will be available for purchase on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo eShop and the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com are both now accepting advance orders for the product.
REROLL+ Royal Reverie is a Game That We Love Playing
Katamari In this remake of the game We Love Katamari, you get to go about and gather plenty of different things. Roll through a schoolroom, a zoo, and space as a young royal son who has been tasked with reviving the sky and bringing back their sparkle. The new features include the ability to take pictures with a selfie camera and to play as a younger version of the King of All Cosmos in five new challenges. On June 2nd, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie will be released for the Nintendo Switch. Beginning on February 20, all current members of Nintendo Switch Online will be able to participate in a free Game Trial of Katamari Damacy REROLL.
Ghost Trick and Phantom Detective
The time-traveling murder mystery that is Ghost Trick and Phantom Detective There will be a new HD version of Ghost Trick. When a person dies and transitions into a ghost, they get the capacity to possess and manipulate the things they formerly controlled. Learn about Sissel’s mysterious history and provide a hand in solving the riddles surrounding the events of that tragic night. The ghostly adventure game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer.
The Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster: Wings of the Heart
Take to the skies once more. A remastered compilation of both of the Baten Kaitos games, which were first made available for the Nintendo GameCube system, will soon be available for the Nintendo Switch! These intense adventures use a unique card-based role-playing game (RPG) system in which split-second choices move you closer to victorious completion. What new understandings will emerge from the depths of the earth and the depths of the heavens? This summer, the HD Remaster of Baten Kaitos I & II will be available for Nintendo Switch.
Fashion Dreamer
Welcome to Fashion Dreamer, a fashion simulation game in which you may get glammed up and share your creations with other players on your way to being a fashionable influencer. Fashion Dreamer: You may choose from more than 1,400 different design possibilities and interact with other people online to develop your social network and your brand. Do you have a good sense of style? Then put your fashion sense to the test when Fashion Dreamer makes its appearance this year on the Nintendo Switch.
DECAPOLICE
DECAPOLICE allows players to assume the part of a future police investigator and attempt to solve challenging cases. You will discover a wide open world and enjoy the challenge of logical reasoning in this enigmatic detective novel developed by Level-5, the company responsible for the Professor Layton series. This year sees the release of DECAPOLICE for the Nintendo Switch.
FANTASY LIFEÂ
The Girl Who Steals Time is the first episode of the FANTASY LIFE series. You start a new life full of exciting experiences when you find yourself washed up on a mystery island that was previously home to a prosperous ancient civilisation. While you are working on developing your island via activities like as crafts, quests, and battles, you will also be able to travel across time to investigate mysteries and change the course of history. This year saw the release of the FANTASY LIFE I The Girl Who Steals Time game for the Nintendo Switch.
The New World of Steam with Professor Byron Layton
The much-loved series will continue with its next installment, which will see Professor Layton tackling new conundrums in a different environment. As you make your way through the narrative of this puzzle-based fantasy adventure, you will be tasked with solving some really great puzzles. Keep an eye out for more information as it becomes available.
TRON: Identity
A narrative puzzle-adventure game that takes place in the TRON world and challenges players to enter a new Grid. Discover deadly facts and find a way to get back what you’ve lost as you make your way through a frightening world. Your choices and the relationships you create will have a direct impact on the narrative, and the path the tale takes will be one of many different variations you may choose from depending on what you do. There is uncertainty around the future of the Grid. In April, TRON: Identity will make its debut on consoles, beginning with the Nintendo Switch.
Minecraft Legends
A new action-strategy game in which players explore a gorgeous region that is teeming with a variety of species and a wealth of resources. The Piglins have come, and they pose a danger to the Overworld if they are not stopped. However, this utopia is on the verge of being destroyed. Motivate unexpected allies to come together and build beneficial alliances, and then lead those allies in strategic fights to defend their home. When Minecraft Legends launches on Nintendo Switch on April 18, you’ll be able to take the battle to the piglins before the Overworld is consumed by the Nether corruption they bring. You may place your pre-order on the Nintendo eShop right now.
Have a Nice Death
Hone your skills (and your scythe) for the frenetic hack-and-slash battle that awaits you in this game! You play the role of Death, the Founder and CEO of Death Incorporated, the underworld company responsible for processing souls in the hereafter, in Have a Nice Death, a hand-drawn, 2D action-roguelike game. Explore the procedurally created departments of the corporation’s headquarters to rehabilitate wayward workers who have been stealing too many souls from people on Earth. The headquarters has a sinister but attractive atmosphere. Have a Nice Death will be available on Nintendo Switch on March 22, so be ready to show everyone who’s in charge with your extensive collection of weapons, spells, and special talents.
Master Detective Archives’ RAIN CODE
This unique experience of figuring out puzzles is called Master Detective Archives’ RAIN CODE and it takes place in the Mysterious Labyrinth. A city of rain is beset by an infinite number of mysteries that have not been solved, and it is completely under the authority of a multinational company. It is up to Master Detectives from all over the globe, each of whom has their own special set of skills, to take on the task of discovering the truth. You take on the role of Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and are followed by Shinigami, the ghost that is tormenting him as you investigate the constantly shifting environment and find to the bottom of the mystery. On June 30th, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE will become available for the Nintendo Switch.
Harmony: The Fall of ReverieÂ
You will take on the role of Polly, an enthusiastic young lady who has the ability to travel between our world and Reverie, a place where the gods make their home. This unique narrative experience is brought to you by DON’T NOD. An apocalypse is on the horizon whenever the equilibrium of these two universes is put in jeopardy by a multinational enterprise. Polly has the ability to see into the future, so she must decide which course of action to pursue in order to protect her planet and save Reverie. Your trip will be set in motion by an engrossing music composed by Lena Raine, who is also responsible for writing the game’s many diverging storylines. This June, the console version of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie will make its debut first on the Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Direct presentation also included a montage of upcoming Nintendo Switch games, such as Blanc, the poetic tale of a wolf cub and a fawn, which will be released on February 14; Disney Dreamlight Valley, the hybrid life-sim and adventure game featuring Disney and Pixar friends, which is available now in Early Access; plus, enjoy a bundle of 10 classic action-packed games with Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, which will be released on April 14; the highly acclaimed action
