Nintendo Direct: What we learned
It’s a-me, Nintendo!
The latest Nintendo Direct just finished!
Quite a lot was teased in the 50 minute presentation… so let’s get into it!
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Character coming to Smash
Pyra/Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lineup, along with a Gramps map. Expect them in March
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
The multiplayer smash hit of last year comes to Nintendo Switch this summer
Outer Wilds
You have 22 minutes to explore the universe before the sun explodes. Can you solve the mystery of the universe?
Released: Summer 2021
Famicom Detective Club
Coming to Europe for the first time, these two mystery games: The Missing Heir and The Girl Who Stands Behind offer players two very different mysteries to solve.
Released: 14th May 2021
Samurai Warriors 5
Released: Summer 2021
Legend of Mana
Released: 24th June 2021
Monster Hunter: Rise
Released: 26th March 2021
Mario Golf: Super Rush
A new edition in the Mario Golf series has been teased! Mario Golf: Super Rush will feature a Story Mode, as well as a Multiplayer Speed Mode in which you’ll have to beat your friends to the hole.
Released: June 25th
Tales from the Borderlands
All FIVE Episodes are coming to the Nintendo Switch!
Released: 24th March 2021
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Available now
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Released: 16th March
No More Heroes 3
Released: August 27th
Neon White
Released: Winter 2021
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
Released: 4th June
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighbourville Complete Edition
Released: March 19th
Miitopia
An RPG featuring you! No seriously, YOU are the main character!
Released: May 21st
Super Mario themed items are coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
To celebrate the 35th Aniversary of Super Mario Brothers., themed items will be available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons from February 25th. You’ll also be able to buy them from Nook Shopping from 1st March.
Triangle Strategy
A tactical RPG from Square Enix
Released: 2022, but a demo is available to download NOW on the Nintendo E-Shop
Star Wars: Hunters
A new Star Wars game from LucasArts has been teased! Set between Episodes 6 and 7, SW: Hunters is an online free to play 3rd person squad shooter out sometime in 2021
Knockout City
You’ve gotta Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge in this new cross platform dodgeball game from EA!
Released: 21st May
World’s End Club
Released: 28th May
The Physical Release of Hades
The critically acclaimed dungeon crawler is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch. The release comes with a PC code to download the games original soundtrack, composed by Darren Korb and also a full-colour 32-page character compendium by the games art director Jen Zee
Released: 19th March
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection
Released: 10th June 2021
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Expansion Pass
Available to pre-order now!
Bravely Default II
Released: 26th February 2021
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection
Released: 25th February 2021
SaGa Frontier Remastered
Released: 15th April 2021
Apex Legends
Released:9th March 2021
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD coming to Nintendo Switch
While we didn’t get any news about the Breath of the Wild sequel (which apparently is coming soon), we do have an updated Skyward Sword to enjoy! You’ll use the Joy-Con controllers as your sword and shield, much like the Nintendo Wii version back in 2011. If you have a Switch Lite you can use the joysticks in the same way. Special Edition Joy-Con controllers in a Skyward Sword theme will also be released at the same time. Both are due July 16th.
Splatoon 3
Well, it looks like we’re getting another addition to the Splatoon series. As of yet, there is no release date.
And that’s your lot! Anything catch your eye? Let us know in the comments below!
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