RIP to British gamers who didn’t watch the Nintendo Direct live in remembrance of the late queen’s passing. For the rest of us, we were treated to almost 40 whole minutes of upcoming winter releases on the Nintendo Switch. Brits are totally welcome to watch our FREEDOM DIRECT as long as they promise to be nice.
Fire Emblem Engage
Fire Emblem is back, and the latest title in the anime war simulator series will be a grid-based tactics game. There also appears to be a new summoning mechanic that allows the protagonist to call forth older characters such as Marth and Sigurd. It will be released on January 20, 2023.
It Takes Two
The co-op adventure will be coming to the Switch, and you’ll need at least one other friend to solve the puzzles. It will be released on November 4, but you can preorder the game today.
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Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
This survival horror game for the Wii was never released outside of Japan, but you can finally play it in English. Fatal Frame will be released in early 2023.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
New content is coming to one of 2022’s biggest RPGS. Ino will be added to the second wave of Xenoblade 3’s expansion pass, and she brings special mechanical abilities to the roster. New challenge battles will allow players to play consecutive battles against enemies. This update will be available on October 13.
Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake
The Cosmic Shake is a platformer that features 7 different areas, and the characters will be voiced by their original voice actors. The game will be coming out next year.
Fitness Boxing of the North Star
Stay with me here. Fitness Boxing is a fighting game based on the classic manga, Fist of the North Star. But that’s not what’s unique about it. You execute combos by playing a rhythm game. Fitness Boxing will be released in March 2023.
OddBallers
OddBallers was advertised as multiplayer dodgeball with wacky twists. We’ll see how wacky the game really is when it comes to the Switch early next year.
Tunic
One of the best indie games released this year will finally be available on the Nintendo Switch. Tunic is a neat puzzle-adventure game that we described as “moody” with Soulslike elements. You’ll be able to play it on the Switch for the first time on September 22.
Front Mission 1 and 2
There’s exciting news for those of y’all who collect too many Gunpla: You can customize mechs in Front Mission 1 and 2. Square Enix is porting these turn-based tactical games to the Switch in November. Front Mission 2 will be released in 2023, and the third game in the series will be coming sometime in the future.
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
Unlike the original Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, it seems like most of the characters will physically age, and not just your child. The trailer also hinted at some story content that’s exclusive to the port, so you won’t have seen everything even if you played through the original GameCube title. The game will come out in the summer of 2023.
Octopath Traveler II
Eight new travelers will be available in the sequel to Octopath Traveler. It appears that the new game will take place during an industrial era. Overworld actions (which were usually actions like stealing, challenging, or purchasing) are different between the daytime and the night time. Unlike the original Octopath where quests were completely separate, some travelers’ stories will intersect with each other. The sequel will be released on February 24, 2023.
Faefarm
Fae Farm is a Stardew Valley-like with a Disney aesthetic. What’s really neat is that the character designs already seem more diverse than most farming simulators, and you can play with up to four people in local or online play. You’ll be able to purchase the game starting in spring of 2023.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line
This rhythm game by Square Enix will allow you to tap along to 385 tunes from the Final Fantasy series. You can play alone, or with up to three friends in competitive battles. 90 DLC songs will be available. Some will be from Chrono Trigger, while others are from Octopath Traveler, Nier, Live A Live, and Legend of Mana. If you get the digital deluxe edition, you can access an additional 27 version exclusive songs and the first DLC. In the premium digital deluxe edition, you’ll have the entire DLC set. So you can actually get up to 502 tracks of JRPG tunes.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
While the concept of combining Mario characters and Rabbids might still seem odd to some, we rated its predecessor Kingdom Battle as a funny and charming tactics game that didn’t overstay its welcome. The turn-based collaboration between Ubisoft and Nintendo will finally be here on October 20. There will also be a Gold Edition containing a skin and a season pass.
Rune Factory 3 Special
It’s been over a decade since the original Rune Factory 3 was released for the Nintendo DS, and I’m no less excited to play Special on the Switch. This farming simulator with monster battling elements will add more story events for players who opt to get married, and the townspeople will react differently to your monster transformation. RF3 Special will be coming out in 2023. The trailer also teased a new entry in the Rune Factory series.
N64 Additions To Nintendo Switch Online
The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack is beefing up its roster of N64 games this year and next. In 2022 we’ll see Pilotwings 64, and Mario Party 1 and 2 added to the more expensive tier of the subscription service. Then in 2023 they announced the addition of Mario Party 3, Pokémon Stadium 1 and 2, 1080 Snowboarding, and Excitebike 64. A much stronger selection of titles than in previous rounds.
GoldenEye 007
Alongside the above additions to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack comes GoldenEye 007, the long-awaited recreation of the N64 classic. With Rare at the helm, we’ve yet to see any actual footage of the game, with just a teaser showing Bond walking inside his iconic bullet hole. However, just this glimpse shows him significantly sharper than in the 25-year-old original. There’s still no confirmed release date, but we do know it’s coming to Xbox GamePass too.
Various Daylife
Square Enix is releasing yet another RPG on the Switch, but this one asks you to do chores in exchange for job classes. Various Daylife will be available today.
Factorio
2020’s Factorio, from Czech developer Wube Software, is finally making its way to Switch. This is a story-driven management game, where an engineer crashlands on an alien planet, and then harvests resources via an extraordinarily complicated self-built factory. This is all with the goal of building a rocket to leave, but if you wish, you can just keep on building and playing as long as you like. It’s due October 28.
Ib
In Ib, you play as a young girl who, upon visiting an art gallery with her parents, is ensnared into a nightmarishly topsy turvy version of the galla. In this 2D pixel art horror game, you must search for help while avoiding the museum’s fatal traps and mischievous characters who mean you harm. Ib is slated to release on Nintendo Switch in spring of 2023.
Mario Strikers: Battle League
A second free update is coming to Nintendo’s soccer game, and Pauline and Diddy Kong are joining the roster. The update will be available later this month.
Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Atelier: The Japanese RPGs showcased during today’s Nintendo Direct kept on rolling with the announcement of a brand new entry into the Atelier Ryza series in (deep breath) Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key. The debut trailer featured Ryza who, alongside her friends, investigates the mysterious islands appearing around the world. Atelier Ryza 3 slated to release on Nintendo Switch on February 24, 2023.
Mario Kart 8
Merry Mountain from Mario Kart Tour, and DS Peach Gardens from Mario Kart DS will be available “this holiday.” If you don’t want to buy the DLC individually, you can also access them with a Nintendo Online membership.
Nintendo Switch Sports
Golf is coming to Nintendo’s sports game. Up to 8 players will be able to play survival golf, which I assume involves some kind of elimination. Unfortunately, the update is being delayed to the holiday season.
Pikmin Bloom
I don’t know why Shigeru Miyamoto was introducing a Niantic mobile game that came out in 2021, but here we are.
Pikmin 4
Nintendo promises that Pikmin 4 will be easier to play, and will have a strategic focus. The latest entry of the Pikmin series is coming in 2023.
Just Dance 2023
Ubisoft’s annual dance game will feature a multiplayer mode, a song recommendation feature, and custom avatars. The game will be coming on November 22.
Harvestella
Square Enix just dropped a new trailer for Harvestella, which revealed more about the central conflict of this farming sim. A strange force called Quietus regularly sweeps through the village and withers all plant life that it touches. Your adventure revolves around trying to resolve this mysterious phenomenon. A demo will be available today on the Nintendo eShop, and the full game is coming on November 4.
Bayonetta 3
In the latest installment of the series, Bayonetta will be facing off against bio-weapons called homunculi, and Luka, Jeanne, and Viola will be joining her adventure. Platinum Games also revealed that the game features a modesty mode that will allow players to cover up naked bodies. You’ll be able to save the world with her on October 28.
Master Detective Archives Rain Code
Danganronpa’s creators have returned with another spooky detective game, but as an RPG. Unlike other detective games, you’ll be able to explore magical dungeons and engage in boss battles as a part of your sleuthing. Rain Code will be released in spring of 2023.
Resident Evil Cloud
For those of you who haven’t gotten enough of being chased around by Lady Dimitrescu, the Switch port of Resident Evil Village is coming on October 28. A winter expansion will be available on December 2, which will include a third person mode and new story content. Resident Evil Biohazard, 2, and 3 will also be available sometime this year.
Sifu
Sloclap’s kung-fu game has finally broken out of the chains of PlayStation exclusivity, and you’ll be able to parry your way through this fighting game for the second time. Sifu will be available on November 8.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion
Gongaga’s own Zack Fair is getting the remake treatment with Final Fantasy VII’s prequel spin-off, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion. With the help of fellow first-class soldiers Angeal, Sephiroth, and the poetry-reading Genesis, Zack investigates a mysterious case of missing Soldier operatives. Reimaged with HD graphics, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion is slated to release on Nintendo Switch on December 13.
Radiant Silvergun
This arcade shoot-em-up will be available as a Nintendo Switch port today.
Endless Dungeon
Endless Dungeon is exactly what it says on the tin. The game takes place on an abandoned space station, and it’s a procedurally generated roguelike that can be played by up to four players. You can unlock characters and weapons through gameplay. The game will be released next year.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered
For fans of classic action-RPGs, Bandai Namco’s Tales of Symphonia is being remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released for the GameCube back in 2003, Tales of Symphonia follows Lloyd Irving and his childhood best friend and chosen one, Colette Brunel, as the pair journey across the globe to rescue their world from ruin. Tales of Symphonia is slated to release on the Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2023.
Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection
Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection is time warping its way to the Nintendo Switch. You play as Max Caulfield, a photographer with the supernatural powers to rewind time. With the help of her gal-pal Chloe Price, Max must prevent a catastrophic storm from destroying the town of Arcadia Bay. The Arcadia Bay Collection features both Life is Strange Remastered and its prequel spin-off set three years before the events of the original game, Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Life is Strange: Arcadia Bay Collection is slated to release on Nintendo Switch on September 27.
Lego Bricktales
Coming to absolutely every format imaginable, but also including the Switch, Lego Bricktales got a sneaky fleeting mention in the middle of the Direct. No new news about this utterly lovely-looking game from Thunderful, sadly, but take a look at the original launch trailer above to see why this looks like the Lego game there should always have been.
Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered
Square Enix’s RPG number 23893248023483575 will be available on the Switch on December 1.
Disney Speedstorm
This racing game will feature both Disney and Pixar characters from the animated movies. Speedstorm comes out sometime this year.
Fall Guys
You won’t have to wait long for the second season of Fall Guys, which will drop on September 15.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is a remake of its 2011 Wii predecessor, but updated for modern hardware. What’s new about this port is a mecha copy ability that allows Kirby to shoot or attack his enemies up close. Dream Land can be played among a total of four players. The game releases on February 24, 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo finally (finally!) showed us more gameplay footage from the highly-anticipated sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Link will be traversing the game with a glider, and climbing will be making a comeback. We’ll have to wait till May 12, 2023 to find out what all the hieroglyphics are about.
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-trailer-zelda-tears-kingdom-switch-1849531647 Nintendo Direct Showcases Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
FAQs
Will Tears of the Kingdom have breakable weapons? ›
Like seemingly everyone else, I really enjoyed the Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom gameplay video but I was disappointed to find that breakable weapons are still a part of the game.
What time is the Nintendo Direct 2023? ›The Nintendo Indie World April 2023 showcase begins at 5pm BST/ 12pm EDT / 9am PDT today Wednesday, April 19.
What time is the Nintendo Direct today? ›West Coast US: 07:00 PT. East Coast US: 10:00 ET. UK: 15:00 BST. Central Europe: 16:00 CET.
Do you have to play Breath of the Wild before Tears of the Kingdom? ›Also, most Zelda games can be enjoyed without playing previous adventures, although Tears of the Kingdom looks so much like a companion to Breath of the Wild that you might want to play that (again) now to get warmed up.
How much damage can the Master Sword do before it breaks? ›The Master Sword can deal a total of 10,800 damage while in its awakened state. The Master Sword is the only weapon in the game that doesn't break; instead it runs on an energy source which when empty, becomes unusable to the player.
Which weapon does the most damage in break in? ›Like the Broom, the Icebreaker will deal additional knockback to Villains, making them the strongest weapon in game.
What will be on Nintendo Direct 2023? ›- Metroid Prime Remastered. Nintendo Switch. Out now on Nintendo eShop!
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo Switch. ...
- Pikmin 4. Nintendo Switch. ...
- Splatoon 3. Nintendo Switch. ...
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- Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online. Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Direct announced news for another loved game with playful graphics: Splatoon 3. The game will receive an Expansion Pass in Spring 2023. This collection of DLCs will feature various known characters and places, including Squid Sisters and Splatoon 1' Inkopolis.
What is February 2023 Nintendo Direct? ›As announced in the Nintendo Direct for February 2023, a new hero is coming to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Masha. Volume 3 of the game's Expansion Pass launches on 15 February 2023.
Will there be a new Zelda game after Tears of the Kingdom? ›Nintendo Assures Investors It Has More Big Switch Games Planned After Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Nintendo promises investors there will be more major title releases for the Switch following May 2023's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Will there be a DLC for Tears of the Kingdom? ›
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom DLC has been confirmed.
Do you need to sleep in Breath of the Wild? ›Like a lot of RPGs, Breath of the Wild will let the player sleep. However, Link doesn't need any beauty rest in his game—sleeping is optional. You may want to though, as sleeping will advance the clock.
Will there be a Super Mario Odyssey 2? ›Unfortunately, no news of Odyssey 2 came to fruition. However, some fans have started to think there's hope for a Mario Odyssey sequel following a recent press email Nintendo has started to send out at the start of 2023.
Is there a Pokemon day? ›When is National Pokemon Day 2024? 'Gotta Catch Em' All' on National Pokemon Day, celebrated annually on February 27. This is the day when Pokemon was introduced in 1996, taking the world by storm!
What happens if you use the Master Sword too much? ›The Master Sword breaks, but it doesn't break like any other weapon in Breath of the Wild. Instead, its power drains. After several minutes, you can use it again. If you're looking for the Master Sword, check out our guide.
Why is my Master Sword 60? ›The Master Sword has an attack power of 30 which jumps to 60 when Link is fighting Calamity enemies. The weapon throw is replaced by a beam attack usable only when Link has full hearts.
What happens when Master Sword runs out? ›After extended use, the Master Sword will run out of energy and will explode as if it were breaking. Instead of being gone, it sits in your inventory and is unusable until it recharges. So how long does it take for the Master Sword to recharge? Just 10 minutes of real time.
What is the best sword in Zelda? ›The Master Sword is one of the most powerful weapons found in Zelda BOTW. Its durability is infinite as it never breaks.
What is the best weapon in Zelda? ›Of all the weapons in Breath of the Wild, the Master Sword is by far the best. This weapon is a special one because it doesn't actually break, it just needs to be recharged after being used for a while. But this powerful weapon and its special properties don't come without some sacrifices.
Where is the secret door in break in? ›The Toilet is a secret entrance in the game Break In. You can use the toilet bowl at any time, but on Day 2, you should board it up because Villains can apparently come into the house through the toilet.
What console will Nintendo make next? ›
A next-gen Nintendo console will launch in late 2024, according to one research firm, but this might not be anything beyond pure speculation. Nintendo's next big game is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and its release this May will no doubt help spur Switch sales even further.
What is the next Nintendo Direct? ›The date of the next Nintendo Direct is unknown. It has been 51 days since the last general Nintendo Direct, which was on February 8th, 2023. The last non-general Nintendo Direct was a The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct, which aired on March 9th, 2023 — 22 days ago.
Is the GameCube coming to the Switch 2023? ›This remake of the beloved GameCube game, Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, is coming to the Switch on 27th June 2023.
What is the next Nintendo console 2024? ›The Nintendo Switch 2 (codenamed Project Omnibus) is a hybrid console released in June 2024 by Nintendo.
Is the Nintendo eShop going away? ›Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.
What is coming to Nintendo in January 2023? ›2023 is current year after 2022. The most anticipated works for 2023 are Fire Emblem Engage (January 20), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (April 5), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (May 12), and Pikmin 4 (July 21).
Is the eShop closing March 2023? ›Nintendo: You won't be able to purchase games on Wii U and 3DS eShop from 27th March, 2023. Nintendo Europe has confirmed its plans to close off the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop in 2023. From 27th March, 2023 you will no longer be able to purchase any games on either systems.
Is Nintendo Direct free to watch? ›The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 will start at 2 p.m. PT today, February 8. Nintendo says the showcase, which will air live and for free, will last “roughly 40 minutes.”
Will no longer be possible to make Nintendo eShop purchases as of late March 2023? ›As of March 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
What happened to Link's arm in Tears of the Kingdom? ›Many of the Tears of the Kingdom trailers prominently feature a sequence where Link is attacked by the corrupted energy pouring out of what appears to be Ganondorf's corpse. It engulfs Link's right arm, and is likely the reason he ends up with that weird, inhuman limb throughout the rest of the game.
What is the next real Zelda game? ›
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release on 12 May 2023, as announced in a Nintendo Direct in September 2022. This is a date that took a while to firm up after Nintendo initially announced that it was aiming for 2022, a window that was updated to a vague Spring 2023 target later.
How big will Tears of the Kingdom be? ›Likewise, Tears of the Kingdom's 18.2GB file size makes it the largest Switch-exclusive Nintendo title, with Breath of the Wild coming in at just 14.4GB before it.
Is Tears of the Kingdom the last major Switch game? ›Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be the last major game for Nintendo Switch.
Will the divine beasts be in Tears of the Kingdom? ›One of the major objectives of Breath of the Wild was clearing the four Divine Beast dungeons so that their powers could be used to defeat Ganondorf. However, these beasts seem to be completely missing from Tears of the Kingdom.
Will Tears of the Kingdom have dungeons? ›For all I know, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom won't include any dungeons. Still, it's hard to deny that trailer featured quite a lot of footage of areas that don't nearly fit into Breath of the Wild's previously established structure A Zelda fan can dream, can't he?
How to sleep with paya? ›Paya lives in Impa's house, so head inside and talk to her for a while. Eventually you'll put her to bed, at which point you'll want to wait by the fire until night falls.
What happens if you leave your horse Breath of the Wild? ›You can leave your horse at the stable or take it with you. If you get separated from your horse, you can go to any in-game stable to get it back.
How many hours does it take to fully complete Breath of the Wild? ›When focusing on the main objectives, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is about 50 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 189 Hours to obtain 100% completion.
Does the Master Sword break in Tears of the Kingdom? ›Zelda: TOTK - We've Already Seen How The Master Sword Gets Destroyed. Trailers for Tears of the Kingdom have shown that the Master Sword will be broken, but they also offer brief glimpses at how this will happen.
What is the most broken weapon in destiny 2? ›If you've ever played Destiny, you'll know of Telesto. This exotic weapon is a fan-favourite for its exploding purple projectiles - and also notorious for often being bugged.
Will the sword that seals the darkness break? ›
The legendary sword that seals the darkness. Its blade gleams with a sacred luster that can oppose the Calamity. Only a hero chosen by the sword itself may wield it. The Master Sword does not break, but it does run out of energy.
Is the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom? ›5 The Master Sword Takes Center Stage
Tears of the Kingdom's plot-line appears to center around the Master Sword. Both Link and Zelda are shown holding it in various teaser scenes, and Zelda even references it directly.
The Master Sword breaks, but it doesn't break like any other weapon in Breath of the Wild. Instead, its power drains. After several minutes, you can use it again. If you're looking for the Master Sword, check out our guide.
What happens if you lose the Master Sword in Skyrim? ›Instead, its power will drain, and you will have to wait for it to recharge before using it again. For whatever reason, if you lose the Master Sword, the player will get the message: “The Master Sword has returned to the forest.”
What happens if you throw away the Master Sword? ›The Master Sword does not break, but must recharge after prolonged use. The Master Sword cannot be thrown, instead it fires an energy projectile, or beam attack, but only with full hearts. Jump To: Getting Through the Lost Woods.
What is the hardest hitting auto rifle in Destiny 2? ›1. Krait — Best Destiny 2 PVE Auto Rifles. Introduced in the Witch Queen expansion, Krait is an outstanding 720 RPM Stasis auto rifle.
Is there a shield that doesn't break in Zelda? ›To get the Hylian Shield, play through Boss Rush and quit after beating eight (8) bosses and you'll earn the "Absurdly Sturdy Shield", which is in fact, the Hylian Shield! The Hylian Shield is the best shield in the game. While it can't be upgraded, it's also indestructible, and can never be shattered.
Is there a sword that doesn't break in Zelda? ›The Master Sword is one of the most powerful weapons found in Zelda BOTW. Its durability is infinite as it never breaks.
Can Master Sword be upgraded? ›You can upgrade the Master Sword's base damage to 40, 50, or 60 by completing the Trial of the Sword as part of The Master Trials DLC, which we'll outline below. If you upgrade it to damage 60, the weapon becomes unbreakable, but you'll still need to recharge it after a while.
What is the true Master Sword? ›The True Master Sword is the awakened version of the Master Sword. It received its full power after being blessed by the Goddess, Hylia, making it the Blade of Evil's Bane and giving it the power to vanquish Demise. The blessing is received shortly after Zelda reveals herself as the Goddess reborn.
Is there a Master Sword? ›
The Master Sword is located in Great Hyrule Forest, just north of Hyrule Castle. If you're looking for a tower to fast-travel to, then the nearest option is Woodland Tower.