Plus, Reveals for Game Boy and Game Boy
Advance Game Libraries, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,
Disney Illusion Island, Pikmin 4 and More
In a new Nintendo Direct video presentation transmitted to
terminals across the planet today, Metroid Prime Remastered, an HD
remaster of the first Metroid Prime game, which originally debuted
on the Nintendo GameCube system, was announced for the Nintendo
Switch system. A digital version of Metroid Prime Remastered
launches on Nintendo Switch later today and a physical version will
be available in stores Feb. 22! Nintendo also announced that a
growing library of select Game Boy games will join the Nintendo
Switch Online service later today – beginning with nine classic
titles – while the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service
will receive a growing library of select Game Boy Advance games as
well, starting with six classic titles today.
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A digital version of Metroid Prime
Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch later today and a physical
version will be available in stores Feb. 22! (Graphic: Business
Wire)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the upcoming sequel
to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, also featured
prominently in today’s Nintendo Direct. Gameplay footage of Link’s
massive adventure included the islands floating above Hyrule,
never-before-seen weapons and mysterious vehicles. Plus, the first
full gameplay trailer for Pikmin 4 – the newest entry in the series
which asks you to overcome obstacles by guiding pint-sized
creatures on a strange planet – was revealed. The latest
installment features a Space Dog, Ice Pikmin and a range of new
discoveries, and will land on Nintendo Switch on July 21.
Other highlights of the video presentation include reveals from
Nintendo’s development and publishing partners showcasing the
return of several beloved characters and franchises headed to
Nintendo Switch. These include PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World
of steam, a new game in the Layton series; Disney Illusion Island,
featuring Mickey and Friends in a 2D platformer-adventure; Samba de
Amigo: Party Central, the classic rhythm game that has been reborn
groovier than ever; Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, a revival
of the Nintendo GameCube RPG classics; Ghost Trick: Phantom
Detective, the mystery thriller; and the King of All Cosmos’ return
in We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie.
“With a robust lineup of Nintendo Switch games for all types of
players, and with Metroid Prime Remastered launching today,
Nintendo is still finding ways to surprise and delight fans,” said
Devon Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of
Sales, Marketing and Communications. “2023 is shaping up to be yet
another stellar year for Nintendo Switch players and anyone who’s
eager to join the fun.”
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit
https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-08-2023/. Some of the
highlights revealed in the video include:
- Metroid Prime Remastered: The first Metroid Prime game
has been remastered for Nintendo Switch with HD visuals and
enhanced sound! Explore Tallon IV from the perspective of Samus
Aran. But beware: There’s more to this alien planet than meets the
eye. When hostile creatures attack, fight back with Beams,
Missiles, Bombs and more. In addition to remastered visuals, this
version adds modern dual-stick controls, allowing you to move
around while separately changing your point of view. It’s also the
first time this classic game can be played on the go! The digital
version of Metroid Prime Remastered launches in Nintendo eShop and
in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com … later today! The
physical version of the game will be available in stores Feb.
22.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: An epic
adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits. In this
sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide
your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the
mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you
harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the
malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom? In addition to the
standard version, which will be available at a suggested retail
price of $69.99, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Collector’s Edition will release on launch day at a suggested
retail price of $129.99, and includes a physical version of the
game, an artbook with concept art, a Steelbook case, an Iconart
steel poster and a set of four pin badges. A new amiibo figure of
Link from the game will also be available separately that grants
access to materials and weapons, as well as a special fabric for
Link’s paraglider. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
launches for Nintendo Switch on May 12. Pre-orders for The Legend
of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are available now in Nintendo eShop,
at retail and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
- Pikmin 4: Meet Pikmin – the small, plant-like creatures
you can grow, pluck, command and also overpower your enemies with
during your grand mission on a strange planet! These curious
helpers come in different types – fire is no sweat for Red Pikmin,
and the new Ice Pikmin can freeze enemies and the environment. Use
your Pikmin’s miniature might (and some strategic thinking) as you
explore. You get a Space Dog, too: Oatchi can help with things like
smashing obstacles and carrying Pikmin throughout your adventure.
With the miniscule Pikmin and a capable canine in tow, no challenge
is too big or small! Please look four-ward to the Pikmin 4 game
when it traverses to Nintendo Switch July 21! Pre-orders are
available now in Nintendo eShop, at retail and in the My Nintendo
Store on Nintendo.com.
- Disney Illusion Island: Join Mickey and Friends as they
explore the mysterious island of Monoth on a quest to recover three
magical books and save its little furry inhabitants, the Hokuns. In
this new cooperative 2D platformer-adventure for one to four
players, you’ll navigate as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck
and Goofy through a beautifully hand-crafted world. Featuring fully
voiced, animated cutscenes and an orchestrated, original score,
Disney Illusion Island swings exclusively onto Nintendo Switch July
28. Pre-orders for Disney Illusion Island are available in Nintendo
eShop, at retail and on Nintendo.com, beginning today.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II: The new entry in the OCTOPATH
TRAVELER series is just around the corner! Eight new stories await,
following eight new travelers, each with their own origins,
motivations and unique skills. Which path will you take first? Who
will your allies be? And where will your journey lead you? Venture
through a new world in OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, launching on Nintendo
Switch Feb. 24. A demo containing the game’s opening hours will be
available in Nintendo eShop … later today!
- Samba de Amigo: Party Central: Move to the beat and
shake your Joy-Con controllers in a new Samba de Amigo game!
Compete online*** in World Party mode or enjoy local multiplayer**
with a friend to see who has the best moves! Forty songs are
included, spanning a multitude of genres from around the world. So,
grab those controllers and get shakin’ when Samba de Amigo: Party
Central shimmies onto Nintendo Switch this summer.
- Game Boy and Game Boy Advance Games: Select Game
Boy games are being added to Nintendo Switch Online! On Nintendo
Switch, you can play these games anytime, anywhere – just like you
could back in the day. You can use Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket or
Game Boy Color screen filters to help customize your play style.
And, up to two players can play compatible games together locally
or online for the first time. Here’s the full list of classic games
that will be available at launch, with more games being added in
the future:
Launch Lineup of Game Boy – Nintendo
Switch Online
- Tetris®
- Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
- GARGOYLE’S QUEST
- Game & Watch Gallery 3
- Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
- Metroid II – Return of Samus
- Wario Land 3
- Kirby’s Dream Land
Plus, Game Boy Advance games are being added to Nintendo Switch
Online + Expansion Pack! Local and online play is supported for
compatible games, and up to four players can play together online
for the first time. Here are the games that you can play at
launch:
Launch Lineup of Game Boy Advance –
Nintendo Switch Online
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
- WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$
- Kuru Kuru Kururin
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
- The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Select games will be added to this library in the future, too.
You can play Game Boy games with an active Nintendo Switch Online
membership, or play both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games with
an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership …
later today!
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp: Calling all strategy
fans – join Andy, Max, Sami and more in two full story campaigns,
each one filled with colorful turn-based tactical action. Flex your
strategic muscles across a multitude of modes. Design your own maps
and share them with friends! You can also challenge friends to
head-to-head battles online***, or up to four players locally.**
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp comes to Nintendo Switch on April
21. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop, at retail and in the
My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon: Experience
a new take on the Bayonetta series starring Cereza, a young
apprentice witch before she would come to be called Bayonetta.
Harness Cereza’s magic and her infernal demon partner Cheshire’s
ferocity to travel through a mysterious and dangerous Avalon Forest
filled with puzzles and enemies. You’ll control both Cereza and
Cheshire at the same time. By obtaining the elemental power of
wood, rock, water and fire from the forest, new paths will open and
battles can be swayed in your favor. Can Cereza gain the power to
save her mother and will Cheshire ever find a way back home?
Approachability options, such as reducing damage or automating some
controls, can help newcomers and Bayonetta fans alike enjoy
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon when it prowls onto
Nintendo Switch March 17. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo
eShop, at retail and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
- Omega Strikers: Duke it out in this free-to-play online
multiplayer showdown! Smash opponents off the arena and score goals
in this lightning-fast 3-v-3 footbrawler. As one of more than 15
Strikers, you’ll sling slime, toss tofu and rocket boost to
victory, air hockey style. Omega Strikers slides onto Nintendo
Switch April 27. Pre-orders for this free-to-play game begin today
in Nintendo eShop.
- Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection: A collection of the
first three Etrian Odyssey games is coming to Nintendo Switch,
remastered in HD. Dive back into the sprawling labyrinth, with a
blank map as your only guide. By drawing the map as you explore,
you can progress even further, where vicious monsters and treasures
await. Twenty-four newly drawn character illustrations are
included. Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection launches for Nintendo
Switch on June 1. Each game in the collection will also be
available separately in Nintendo eShop. Pre-orders begin
today.
- Sea of Stars: Combine the powers of the sun and moon to
fend off evil in this retro-inspired, turn-based RPG. Freely
traverse a breathtaking world, meet characters from all walks of
life and devastate foes with well-timed attacks in battle. Sea of
Stars sails onto Nintendo Switch Aug. 29. A free demo will be
available in Nintendo eShop … later today!
- Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe: A new story will
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 escape the realm between dimensions. You
can access this new epilogue after clearing Story Mode. Up to four
players on the same system can venture through this mysterious
realm together, where there are over 20 stages to explore. Can
Magolor restore his powers and safely return to his world? There
will also be a Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe demo available
in Nintendo eShop later today! Up to four players can play a
specially arranged demo with select stages and subgames. Kirby’s
Return to Dream Land Deluxe launches on Nintendo Switch Feb. 24.
Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the My
Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass* Vol. 3
and 4: Enrich your adventures through Aionios with new content!
In Vol. 3, join forces with Masha, the newest Hero and a refined
Lapidarist. Challenge Battles with roguelike elements are also
being added. Add multiple Heroes and unlock special abilities for
your party as you play through this challenge battle mode and earn
newly added in-game outfits for your main characters. Vol. 3 of the
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass launches on Feb. 15. And
coming in Vol. 4 later this year, look forward to an exciting final
volume featuring an original story scenario. The Xenoblade
Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass, which includes four total volumes that
will be released through the end of 2023, is available for purchase
now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com.
- Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Inkopolis & Side
Order: ThINK you’re ready for something fun? This paid DLC for
the Splatoon 3 game features two waves of content. The first wave
includes Inkopolis. You can make this splat-tastic place from the
original Splatoon game your stomping ground. Wave 1 also includes
Inkopolis Plaza, which has changed over the past several years with
some new shopkeepers. The Squid Sisters will perform here during
Splatfests, too! In the second wave of this DLC, a new
single-player campaign called Side Order super jumps to the
Splatoon 3 game. See what’s become of Inkopolis Square, the central
area featured in the Splatoon 2 game. The Splatoon 3: Expansion
Pass will be available for purchase later today in Nintendo eShop,
with Wave 1 launching this spring. Wave 2, Side Order, will launch
in the future. Players will be able to download a content pack that
contains bonus in-game items after purchasing the Expansion
Pass.
- Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass* Wave
2-4: New Emblems are coming to future waves of the Fire Emblem
Engage Expansion Pass DLC. Wave 2 features newly added Emblems,
including Hector, Emblem of Strength; Soren, Emblem of Acumen; and
Camilla, Emblem of Revelation, to help the Divine Dragon and their
allies in battle. Wave 3 will include its own group of valiant
Emblems – Chrom and Robin, Emblem of Bonds, and Veronica, Emblem of
Heroes. You’ll be able to tackle additional missions to recruit
these Emblems. And in Wave 4, a new story, Fell Xenologue, will be
unlocked. The Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass, which includes
four waves releasing through the end of 2023, is available for
purchase now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com. Wave 2 launches … later today!
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave
4: Yoshi’s Island, a new course, is zooming to Mario Kart 8
Deluxe with Wave 4 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
DLC. Birdo, who originally hit the track in Mario Kart: Double
Dash!!, is also being added. Returning characters from the Mario
Kart series will be added in future waves. Wave 4 of the Mario Kart
8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC races onto the Nintendo Switch
system this spring. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass
includes six separate waves, with eight courses each, which will
all be released by the end of 2023. Buy the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe –
Booster Course Pass separately in Nintendo eShop or enjoy it for no
additional cost as part of a paid Nintendo Switch Online +
Expansion Pack*** membership.
- Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania: Dracula’s Castle
beckons in this new paid DLC for the roguelite action-platformer
Dead Cells. Venture through the castle’s hellish halls and
outskirts alongside Richter Belmont and Alucard, leading up to a
showdown with Death and Dracula himself. Dead Cells: Return to
Castlevania sinks its teeth into Nintendo Switch March 6.
Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo
Store on Nintendo.com.
- We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie: Run around and
collect oodles of objects in this remaster of We Love Katamari.
Roll in a classroom, a zoo and space as the pint-sized princely son
with orders to restore the twinkle back in the heavens. New
features include playing as the young King of All Cosmos in five
new challenges and taking photos with the Selfie Camera. We Love
Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie rolls onto Nintendo Switch June 2.
Any active Nintendo Switch Online member can play a free Game Trial
of Katamari Damacy REROLL beginning Feb. 20.
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective: The time-bending murder
mystery Ghost Trick returns in HD. After kicking the bucket and
becoming a ghost, you acquire the ability to possess and control
objects. Uncover Sissel’s unknown past and help unravel mysteries
that occurred that fateful night. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
spirits onto Nintendo Switch this summer.
- Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster: Wings of the Heart
take flight once more. A remastered collection of both Baten Kaitos
games, originally released on the Nintendo GameCube system, is
coming to Nintendo Switch! These emotional journeys feature a
distinct card-based RPG system where split-second decisions edge
you closer to victory. What revelations will come to light in the
skies above and the lands below? Baten Kaitos I & II HD
Remaster soars onto Nintendo Switch this summer.
- Fashion Dreamer: Welcome to Fashion Dreamer, a fashion
game where you glam it up and share your creations on your quest to
become a stylish influencer. Choose from over 1,400 design options
and connect online*** to expand your friend circle and grow your
brand. Got an eye for fashion? Then get styling when Fashion
Dreamer debuts exclusively on Nintendo Switch this year.
- DECAPOLICE: Play the role of a futuristic police
detective and solve difficult crimes! In this mysterious detective
story from Level-5, the developers of the Layton series, you’ll
explore a vast open world and experience the fun of deductive
reasoning. DECAPOLICE launches for Nintendo Switch this year.
- FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time: After drifting
onto a mysterious island where a bygone civilization once
prospered, you embark on a new life full of adventures. As you
develop your island with crafting, quests and combat, you’ll also
time travel to the past to uncover secrets and alter history!
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time launches for Nintendo
Switch this year.
- PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World of steam: In the
newest entry in the beloved series, Professor Layton will face new
puzzles in a fresh setting. Solve epic riddles as you progress
through the story of this puzzle-fantasy adventure. Stay tuned for
more details in the future.
- TRON: Identity: Enter a new Grid in this narrative
puzzle-adventure set within the TRON universe. Uncover dangerous
truths and retrieve what was lost as you navigate through a
perilous world. Your decisions and the alliances you forge will
actively influence the story, with a multitude of possible outcomes
shaped by your actions. The future of the Grid hangs in the
balance. TRON: Identity launches first for consoles on Nintendo
Switch this April.
- Minecraft Legends: In this new action-strategy game,
explore a beautiful land full of diverse life and rich resources.
But this paradise is on the brink of destruction – the piglins have
arrived, threatening to corrupt the Overworld. Inspire unexpected
friends to form valuable alliances and lead them in strategic
battles to protect their home. Take the fight to the piglins before
their Nether corruption devours the Overworld when Minecraft
Legends arrives on Nintendo Switch April 18. Pre-order today in
Nintendo eShop.
- Have a Nice Death: Sharpen your skills (and scythe) for
fast-paced hack-’n’-slash combat! Have a Nice Death is a hand-drawn
2D action-roguelike where you assume the role of Death, Founder and
CEO of Death Incorporated, the underworld organization responsible
for processing souls in the afterlife. Explore the darkly charming,
procedurally generated departments of the corporation’s
headquarters to rehabilitate rogue employees who have been
snatching up too many souls on Earth. Show them who’s boss with
your arsenal of weapons, spells and special skills when Have a Nice
Death launches for Nintendo Switch on March 22.
- Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE: Enter the Mystery
Labyrinth in this offbeat puzzle-solving experience. A city of rain
is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete
control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the
world, each possessing unique powers, must rise to the challenge of
uncovering the truth. Play as Yuma, an amnesiac
detective-in-training, accompanied by Shinigami, the spirit
haunting him, as you delve into the ever-changing realm and get to
the heart of the case. Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE
launches for Nintendo Switch on June 30.
- Harmony: The Fall of Reverie: In this new narrative
experience from DON’T NOD, you’ll play as Polly, an upbeat young
woman who can travel between our world and Reverie, a realm where
the deities live. When a megacorporation threatens the balance of
these two worlds, an apocalypse looms. Using her gift of
clairvoyance, Polly must choose which path to take to defend her
world and save Reverie. Many branching story paths, along with a
riveting soundtrack by Celeste composer Lena Raine, set the stage
for your journey. Harmony: The Fall of Reverie launches first for
consoles on Nintendo Switch this June.
The Nintendo Direct presentation also featured a montage of
upcoming Nintendo Switch games, including Blanc, the poetic tale of
a wolf cub and a fawn, which launches Feb. 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, launching April 14; the acclaimed
action-RPG Tales of Symphonia Remastered returns graphically
enhanced on Feb. 17; and Japan’s most-played baseball game series
has a new entry that will captivate you from the first pitch, WBSC
eBASEBALL: POWER PROS, launching on Nintendo Switch … later
today!
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that
let adults manage the content their children can access. For more
information about other features, visit
https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
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