Leaves are beginning to fall, the air is becoming cooler, and it’s time for another Nintendo Direct. There have been a few different rumors jumping around about what will be announced during today’s event, with many more stirring up after PlayStation announced a State of Play for later this same day. So let’s clear up those questions and take a look at what was announced during today’s forty-minute Nintendo Direct.
- Fire Emblem: Engage | January 20, 2023
- It Takes Two | November 4
- FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse | Early 2023
- SpongeBob: Cosmic Shake | Next Year
- Fitness Boxing: Fist of the Northstar | TBA
- OddBallers | Next Year
- Tunic | September 27
- Front Mission 1 | November
- Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life | Summer 2023
- Octopath Traveler 2 | February 24, 2023
- FayeFarm | Spring 2023
- Theatrhythm Final Bar Line | February 16, 2023
- Mario + Rabbits: Sparks of Hope | October 20
- Rune Factory 3 Special | 2023
- Various Daylife | Today
- Factorial | October 28
- Ib | Spring 2023
- Atelier Raisa 3 Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key | February 24, 2023
- Pikmin 4 | 2023
- Just Dance 2023 | November 22
- Harvestella | November 3 | Demo Available Later Today
- Bayonetta 3 | October 28
- Master Detective Archives: Raincode | Spring 2023
- Sifu | November 8
- Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion | December 13
- Radiant Silvergun | Later Today
- Endless Dungeon | 2023
- Tales of Symphonia Remastered | Early 2023
- Kirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe | February 24, 2023
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | May 13, 2023
Alongside all the new games, it was also announced that more N64 games will be added to Nintendo Switch Online like Pilotwings 64, Mario Party 1, 2 & 3, Pokémon Stadium 1 & 2, 1080 Snowboard, and Excitebike 64. And get ready to ruin some friendships because GoldenEye will be returning soon with online play.
Horror fans may be pleased to learn that Resident Evil Village will be available on Cloud on October 28 with the winter’s expansion available on December 2. Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, & Resident Evil 3 will also be coming to the Switch thanks to the cloud later this year.
The most exciting announcement for our team was at the end of the event when Breath of the Wild 2 had its official name and release date announced. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will come out on May 13, 2023. The game also got a new trailer that looks as good as people hoped for.
While there were no seeming connections to the later State of Play today, there were definitely some exciting announcements from this showcase. Let us know what you’re most excited about in the comments below.
