Sep 23rd, 2021, 11:41 PM
Here is a summary of all the news and announcements from todays Nintendo Direct, as well as a video of the entire presentation if you missed it and wish to watch all the footage in its original format:
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak | Announcement Teaser
Under the moonlight, new threats emerge. Sink your teeth into a teaser for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a massive paid expansion pack that brings new stories, locales, monsters, hunting actions & quest rank, coming in Summer 2022.
Mario Party Superstars | Trailer
Take a look at three more boards from the Nintendo 64 era that are coming to Mario Party Superstars: Woody Woods, Horror Land, and Yoshi's Tropical Island. Want to play just the minigames? Head to Mt. Minigames for a variety of courses!
Mario Party Superstars releases on October 29, 2021.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars | Announcement Trailer
Take a first look at this new card-battling RPG by creative director Yoko Taro, that takes place in a world where everything from heroes to towns are represented as cards.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars releases on October 28, 2021. A free demo is available right now for those interested in trying it out.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | Trailer
The hit game Disco Elysium is coming to Nintendo Switch with The Final Cut, and will release digitally on October 12, 2021. A physical edition of the game will be releasing in early 2022.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity | Expansion Pass Wave 2 DLC Trailer
Take a look at what's coming in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Wave 2: Guardians of Remembrance expansion on October 29, 2021.
Chocobo GP | Announcement Trailer
Ready… Set… CHOCOBO! A racing experience featuring Chocobo and Final Fantasy characters comes to Nintendo Switch! Race across familiar Final Fantasy and Chocobo tracks, and use special character abilities and Magicites to speed past the competition.
Chocobo GP races exclusively onto Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Discussion Thread
The final character reveal for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be revealed in a special stream on October 5, where Sakurai will also show the complete break down of the characters move set and other features. Who do you hope it will be?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Announcement Trailer
In this new unforgettable 3D platforming adventure, Kirby explores a mysterious world full of abandoned structures from a past civilization. What surprises await the pink puffball?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land releases in Spring 2022.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Direct Announcement | Discussion Thread
Tune in to a special Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct in October showcasing the new content coming to the game in November. So far Brewster has been confirmed to be part of the update, but what else are you hoping to see added to the game?
Mario Golf: Super Rush | Update Trailer
Two new characters are making their way onto the course! Dash onto the green and into victory with Koopa Troopa, or use Ninji’s blinding speed to make quick work of your opponents. Additionally, two new courses – Blustery Basin and Spiky Palms – are also coming to the game! All of this new content is available right now at no charge!
Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition | Trailer
An updated version of Disney Magical World 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch this Holiday!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Trailer
If you can't wait for the recently announced remake and want to take the original experience on the go, then you'll be able to do that when Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic comes to Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021!
Dying Light 2: Stay Human | Cloud Version Trailer | Discussion Thread
Dying Light 2: Stay Human will release on Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming on February 4, 2022. The original Dying Light will be releasing with its Platinum Edition for Nintendo Switch on October 19, 2021.
Triangle Strategy | Trailer
Check out the various changes that have been made to Triangle Strategy based on player feedback from the free demo earlier this year.
Triangle Strategy releases for Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2022.
Metroid Dread | Sounds of Dread Trailer
Prepare yourself for the sounds of Dread in this newest trailer for Metroid Dread, releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
Nintendo Switch Online | Discussion Thread
Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online via a new paid subscription tier! Check out all the details and share your thoughts in the respective discussion thread linked above.
Shadowrun Trilogy Collection | Trailer
Return to the three Shadowrun games with this new collection coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Castlevania Advance Collection | Trailer
The classic Castlevania collection from the GameBoy Advance are coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with rewind features - launching later today.
Actraiser: Renaissance | Reveal Trailer
The SNES classic returns with the enhanced edition of Actraiser, available today on Nintendo Switch.
Animated Mario Movie | Cast Announcement
Remember that animated Mario movie Nintendo was working on? Neither did I, but it'll be releasing in theatres for Holiday 2022, with North America having a confirmed date of December 21, 2022. Furthermore, Miyamoto announced the cast for the movie:
Splatoon 3 | Discussion Thread
Take a look at some of the new weapons coming to Splatoon 3, and get a glimpse at the games single player story mode, over in our dedicated discussion thread for the game!
Bayonetta 3 | Gameplay Trailer
You’ve waited long enough. The witch. Is. BACK! A new-look Bayonetta returns to battle foes with her signature Witch Time! This time, she’ll wield her new Demon Masquerade ability to channel the power of demons and engage in larger-than-life action.
Bayonetta 3 will be released in 2022.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak | Announcement Teaser
Under the moonlight, new threats emerge. Sink your teeth into a teaser for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, a massive paid expansion pack that brings new stories, locales, monsters, hunting actions & quest rank, coming in Summer 2022.
Mario Party Superstars | Trailer
Take a look at three more boards from the Nintendo 64 era that are coming to Mario Party Superstars: Woody Woods, Horror Land, and Yoshi's Tropical Island. Want to play just the minigames? Head to Mt. Minigames for a variety of courses!
Mario Party Superstars releases on October 29, 2021.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars | Announcement Trailer
Take a first look at this new card-battling RPG by creative director Yoko Taro, that takes place in a world where everything from heroes to towns are represented as cards.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars releases on October 28, 2021. A free demo is available right now for those interested in trying it out.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut | Trailer
The hit game Disco Elysium is coming to Nintendo Switch with The Final Cut, and will release digitally on October 12, 2021. A physical edition of the game will be releasing in early 2022.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity | Expansion Pass Wave 2 DLC Trailer
Take a look at what's coming in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Wave 2: Guardians of Remembrance expansion on October 29, 2021.
Chocobo GP | Announcement Trailer
Ready… Set… CHOCOBO! A racing experience featuring Chocobo and Final Fantasy characters comes to Nintendo Switch! Race across familiar Final Fantasy and Chocobo tracks, and use special character abilities and Magicites to speed past the competition.
Chocobo GP races exclusively onto Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Discussion Thread
The final character reveal for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be revealed in a special stream on October 5, where Sakurai will also show the complete break down of the characters move set and other features. Who do you hope it will be?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land | Announcement Trailer
In this new unforgettable 3D platforming adventure, Kirby explores a mysterious world full of abandoned structures from a past civilization. What surprises await the pink puffball?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land releases in Spring 2022.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons | Direct Announcement | Discussion Thread
Tune in to a special Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct in October showcasing the new content coming to the game in November. So far Brewster has been confirmed to be part of the update, but what else are you hoping to see added to the game?
Mario Golf: Super Rush | Update Trailer
Two new characters are making their way onto the course! Dash onto the green and into victory with Koopa Troopa, or use Ninji’s blinding speed to make quick work of your opponents. Additionally, two new courses – Blustery Basin and Spiky Palms – are also coming to the game! All of this new content is available right now at no charge!
Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition | Trailer
An updated version of Disney Magical World 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch this Holiday!
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Trailer
If you can't wait for the recently announced remake and want to take the original experience on the go, then you'll be able to do that when Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic comes to Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021!
Dying Light 2: Stay Human | Cloud Version Trailer | Discussion Thread
Dying Light 2: Stay Human will release on Nintendo Switch via cloud streaming on February 4, 2022. The original Dying Light will be releasing with its Platinum Edition for Nintendo Switch on October 19, 2021.
Triangle Strategy | Trailer
Check out the various changes that have been made to Triangle Strategy based on player feedback from the free demo earlier this year.
Triangle Strategy releases for Nintendo Switch on March 4, 2022.
Metroid Dread | Sounds of Dread Trailer
Prepare yourself for the sounds of Dread in this newest trailer for Metroid Dread, releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
Nintendo Switch Online | Discussion Thread
Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online via a new paid subscription tier! Check out all the details and share your thoughts in the respective discussion thread linked above.
Shadowrun Trilogy Collection | Trailer
Return to the three Shadowrun games with this new collection coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022.
Castlevania Advance Collection | Trailer
The classic Castlevania collection from the GameBoy Advance are coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with rewind features - launching later today.
Actraiser: Renaissance | Reveal Trailer
The SNES classic returns with the enhanced edition of Actraiser, available today on Nintendo Switch.
Animated Mario Movie | Cast Announcement
Remember that animated Mario movie Nintendo was working on? Neither did I, but it'll be releasing in theatres for Holiday 2022, with North America having a confirmed date of December 21, 2022. Furthermore, Miyamoto announced the cast for the movie:
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong
- Kevin Michael Richards as Kamek
- Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
Splatoon 3 | Discussion Thread
Take a look at some of the new weapons coming to Splatoon 3, and get a glimpse at the games single player story mode, over in our dedicated discussion thread for the game!
Bayonetta 3 | Gameplay Trailer
You’ve waited long enough. The witch. Is. BACK! A new-look Bayonetta returns to battle foes with her signature Witch Time! This time, she’ll wield her new Demon Masquerade ability to channel the power of demons and engage in larger-than-life action.
Bayonetta 3 will be released in 2022.