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Nintendo Announces Games June 2023
REDMOND, Wash.--(June 21, in the year of our Lord 2023)--
The lineup of Mario games for the Nintendo Switch system is
growing bigger … and bigger! In the latest Nintendo Direct video
presentation, Nintendo revealed a wide variety of new games
arriving throughout this year and beyond, including a range of
new games and content featuring Mario and friends, as well as
games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.
Some of the games announced include Super Mario Bros. Wonder,
the next evolution of Mario fun – and the first new installment
in the side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. series in more than 10
years! – launching Oct. 20, 2023; Super Mario RPG, the first RPG
in the Super Mario series, returning with new graphics on Nov.
17, 2023; a visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark
Moon, which originally released on the Nintendo 3DS system, set
to launch in 2024; and a new game starring Princess Peach, also
heading to Nintendo Switch in 2024! Also featured in the
presentation was Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: The Last Spark
Hunter – the second paid DLC for the tactical adventure game –
which launches later today! Plus, the new course Squeaky Clean
Sprint and three additional Mushroom Kingdom characters were
announced as part of Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster
Course Pass DLC for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game: Petey Piranha,
Wiggler and Kamek.
Nintendo also revealed Detective Pikachu Returns, a cinematic
adventure game with cases to solve … and plenty of coffee,
launching Oct. 6, 2023; WarioWare: Move It!, a new installment
in the WarioWare series that asks you to move your body to
complete lightning-fast microgames, launching Nov. 3, 2023; and
new information on the upcoming Pikmin 4 game was shown,
featuring night expeditions and Glow Pikmin for the first time,
launching July 21. For even more Pikmin fun, a demo of Pikmin 4
was also announced, available in Nintendo eShop on June 28, as
well as HD versions of the original Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 games
for Nintendo Switch, which will be available in Nintendo eShop
individually – or as a digital bundle at a discount – later
today!
“There’s never been a better time to be a fan of Mario, and we
love being able to provide new and dedicated players alike with
experiences that invite a sense of wonder,” said Devon
Pritchard, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of
Sales, Marketing and Communications. “Nintendo Switch is the
best place to play exciting games from our development and
publishing partners, as well as to continue exploring the
adventures of Nintendo characters that players everywhere have
come to love.”
Here’s more information about the featured games:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: The next evolution of 2D
side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. games is headed to Nintendo
Switch! When you touch a Wonder Flower in the game, the wonders
of the world unlock – pipes could come alive, hordes of enemies
may appear, characters might change their looks, for example –
transforming the gameplay in unpredictable ways. Excitement and
different surprises await in each course. Super Mario Bros.
Wonder features Princess Peach, Princess Daisy and Yoshi as
playable characters, in addition to familiar characters like
Mario, Luigi and Toad. Plus, Super Mario Bros. Wonder sees the
debut of Mario’s newest power-up, which allows him to transform
into Elephant Mario! What other wonders could this game contain?
More details will be shared at a later time, so please look
forward to it! Super Mario Bros. Wonder launches for Nintendo
Switch on Oct. 20. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and
in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Super Mario RPG: Originally released on Super NES, Super Mario
RPG has been overhauled with new graphics! Join Mario, Bowser,
Princess Peach, and original characters Mallow and Geno, in an
RPG filled with twists, turns and treasure. Mario must team up
with his allies to face down a menacing force known as the
Smithy Gang in order to recover seven stars and repair the Star
Road. Whether you played the original game or have yet to take
the journey, you can dive into this Nintendo Switch version of
the very first RPG in the Super Mario series! Super Mario RPG
launches for Nintendo Switch Nov. 17.
A visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon,
originally released on Nintendo 3DS, is currently in development
for Nintendo Switch. Can Luigi summon the courage to save
Evershade Valley? Explore haunted mansions full of spooky
specters and bone-chilling challenges next year. More
information will be available in the future.
Princess Peach will star as the main character in her own new
game, which will be available in 2024. Stay tuned for more
information about this game in the future.
Pikmin 4: Welcome to the Rescue Corps. In this game, you are the
newest recruit, and you’ll customize your character before
setting off to meet the capable Rescue Pup Oatchi and the
plant-like creatures called Pikmin. New to the series? Don’t
worry – this is a great entry point for anyone that wants to
learn more about Pikmin. Collect treasures around the planet to
fix the Rescue Corp’s spaceship’s radar and open new areas to
explore, including underground caves, where a completely
different environment from the surface awaits. Pikmin 4 also
features Dandori Battles – try to collect more objects than your
opponent within the time limit to win and save the castaway.
Plus, for the first time in the Pikmin series, you can
eventually set out for night expeditions. But nightfall sends
creatures into a frenzy, so stay alert. Thankfully, you’ll come
across the new Glow Pikmin to drive them away. Much more awaits
on this uncharted planet. Discover it when the Pikmin 4 game
lands on Nintendo Switch July 21. Plus, a demo of Pikmin 4 will
be available in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com on June 28.
Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2: HD versions of the first two Pikmin
games, originally released on the Nintendo GameCube system, will
launch in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com later today. The games will be available
individually or in a digital bundle that contains both games at
a discounted price. A physical version that includes both games
will also be available on Sept. 22. With the inclusion of these
two games on Nintendo Switch, all four main games in the Pikmin
series – Pikmin 1, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 and, as of July 21, Pikmin
4 – will be playable on one system.
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or
Pokémon Violet: More Pokémon, places and stories await in this
two-part DLC* for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games.
In this story, you’ll be leaving the Paldea region and delving
even deeper into the world of the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon
Violet games. Part 1: The Teal Mask has a planned release date
of fall 2023 and Part 2: The Indigo Disk has a planned release
date of winter 2023. The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC is
available for pre-purchase now in Nintendo eShop and in the My
Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Detective Pikachu Returns: Discover the origin of the great
detective Pikachu! Partner with the tough-talking, coffee-loving
Pikachu, who calls himself a great detective, to unravel
multiple mysteries across Ryme City. With the help of many other
Pokémon, Tim Goodman and his talkative Pikachu partner work
together to solve a series of mysterious incidents in this
cinematic adventure game. Track down Detective Pikachu Returns
when it launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 6. Pre-orders begin
later today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com.
Palia: This charming free-to-play adventure sim offers a
breathtaking world where you can build the life and home of your
dreams. Unravel the mysteries of this always-evolving adventure
and meet new friends along the way, from in-game villagers to
players from all over the world. Create a customizable character
and gather materials around the landscapes and biomes of Palia
to craft your ideal home. Palia is a cozy massively multiplayer
online game, so friends can visit each other’s homes and
adventure the world together in a welcoming, playful and
friendly community. Palia launches on Nintendo Switch this
holiday season.
WarioWare: Move It!: It’s time to move it, Wario style! Get
ready for more microgame mayhem in the latest WarioWare game.
Hold a set of Joy-Con controllers, then move your body to take
on a flurry of lightning-fast microgames. React quickly with the
right movement, and you’ll be on the road to victory. Sync up
your actions to beat each microgame. Plus, up to four players**
can live it up across various minigames in Party Mode locally.
Get your body moving to over 200 microgames in WarioWare: Move
It!, launching on the Nintendo Switch system Nov. 3. Pre-orders
begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: The Last Spark Hunter:
Introducing the newest paid DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of
Hope – in The Last Spark Hunter, Mario and friends journey to a
musical planet, filled with new areas to explore and new enemies
to battle. Discover the wonders and dangers that await you in
this world of melodies. The Last Spark Hunter launches later
today! A demo of the main game is also available now in Nintendo
eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave 5: Squeaky Clean
Sprint, a new course, is racing into Wave 5 of the Mario Kart 8
Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC.* More characters are also
being added – Petey Piranha, who originally hit the track in
Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Wiggler, from Mario Kart 7, and
Kamek, from Mario Kart Tour. Wave 5 zooms onto the Nintendo
Switch system this summer. 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 and in
the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com, or enjoy it for no
additional cost as part of a paid Nintendo Switch Online +
Expansion Pack membership.***
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: New amiibo figures of
Zelda and Ganondorf are planned for release holiday 2023. A vast
number of players are currently exploring Hyrule in The Legend
of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and this journey can be enhanced
by scanning select amiibo figures to unlock valuable in-game
items, as well as special fabric for the paraglider, to help
Link in his adventure.
Sonic Superstars: Spin dash with Sonic and friends through the
mystical Northstar Islands in this new high-speed, 2D
side-scrolling platformer game. Speed through 12 new zones as
one of four playable characters and the return of an old
nemesis. Harness seven new Emerald powers to move and attack in
dynamic ways like climbing waterfalls, multiplying and more. And
for the first time in the series, you can play through the
entire campaign with friends in local co-op, available for up to
four players. Combine your powers against Dr. Eggman and Fang
when Sonic Superstars launches on Nintendo Switch this fall.
Splatoon 3: The next Splatfest for the Splatoon 3 game has been
confirmed. Which flavor of ice cream is best? Vanilla?
Strawberry? Or Mint Chip? This Splatfest will be held from July
14 at 5 p.m. PT to July 16 at 5 p.m. PT. Guide your favorite
flavor to victory. Plus, get splatting in themed battles with
Challenges. More splat-tastic events are on the way, too. Be on
the lookout for more info in the future.
Nintendo Live: Join the fun at Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle!
Play games, enjoy live performances, take photos with your
favorite characters and more! Plus, cheer on your favorite
players in two championships, and eligible attendees may have an
opportunity to compete in on-site tournaments and participate in
a last-chance qualifier (space is limited).**** This free event
is an all-ages celebration of Nintendo fun and will take place
Sept. 1-4 at the Seattle Convention Center. Registration for a
chance to receive a ticket to Nintendo Live 2023 ends June 22,
so head over to the website and enter the random drawing for a
chance to receive tickets. PAX West badge holders who are
interested in attending Nintendo Live 2023 can visit the
official PAX West website for details (one ticket per person
maximum, regardless of entry method). See you there!
Just Dance 2024 Edition: The popular music video game franchise
is back with its latest update – Just Dance 2024 Edition,
featuring 40 songs from new hits to beloved classics. Connect
with up to five friends and family members as you experience the
never-ending dance party via online and local multiplayer. Every
season will bring new content – like songs, a dedicated
progression track and rewards. Win avatars, backgrounds, name
badges and aliases to personalize your Dancer Card and show off
your personality in the game. Plus, the Nintendo Switch version
of the game will include one-month free access to the JustDance+
streaming service, giving you access to hundreds of songs and
exclusive seasonal benefits. Just Dance 2024 Edition launches
Oct. 24.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince: Follow Psaro, a cursed
prince, and his companion Rose as they travel through the demon
realm of Nadiria. Explore and scout monsters, freely combine
raised monsters to create more powerful allies and take on
enemies with your powerful dream team through changing seasons.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Nintendo Switch
on Dec. 1.
Penny’s Big Breakaway: In this 3D platforming adventure from the
team behind Sonic Mania, you’ll explore the bright and colorful
world of Macaroon as Penny and her newly animated friend, Yo-Yo.
Perform stylish, acrobatic tricks to avoid the clutches of the
grouchy Emperor Eddie and his massive horde of pushy penguins in
Story Mode. Power up Yo-Yo to protect Penny and put your speed
running skills to the test in Time Attack Mode to unlock special
items and complete secret stages. Penny’s Big Breakaway launches
on Nintendo Switch early next year.
Fae Farm: Your magical home awaits in this multiplayer, cozy,
farm-sim RPG. Craft, cultivate and decorate to grow your shared
homestead and explore the magical island of Azoria. Create your
character and customize your adventure with new outfits and
decorations for your farm. The cozier your home, the more
rewards you’ll unlock! Cultivate an enchanted farm with up to
four players in local or online multiplayer. You can even share
your progression by crafting items, tending crops and exploring
your surroundings together. Fae Farm launches as a console
exclusive on Nintendo Switch Sept. 8. Pre-order the game in
Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com to
receive the exclusive Cozy Cabin Variety Pack!
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R: For the first time Nintendo
players can experience the visually explosive and fast-paced
action battles of the second installment in the STAR OCEAN
series. After a mission goes wrong, federation officer Claude is
stranded on an undeveloped planet. There, he meets Rena, who
possesses mystical powers. Play as either Claude or Rena and
make decisions that will impact your destiny. STAR OCEAN THE
SECOND STORY R is a full remake of the 1998 science-fantasy RPG,
rebuilt with striking graphics that combine 3D environments and
2D pixel characters. Plus, new combat features let you execute
battles with strategic precision. STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 2.
Headbangers Rhythm Royale: Play online in this rhythm-based
battle royale and aim to be the last bird standing. Up to 30
players can ruffle each other’s feathers in more than 20 musical
minigames. Get ready to shake those tail feathers when
Headbangers Rhythm Royale bops its way onto Nintendo Switch Oct.
31.
Gloomhaven: Lead your mercenaries to riches or doom in this
adaptation of the hit board game, featuring turn-based card
battles with RPG elements. You’ll explore cursed dungeons with
unsavory mercenaries – choose from 17 different characters and
master more than 1,000 unique abilities. Hone your deck, set up
synergies and face an ever-growing challenge where each choice
matters. Gloomhaven launches on Nintendo Switch Sept. 18.
Pre-orders for the Mercenaries Edition and Gold Edition begin
today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on
Nintendo.com.
Manic Mechanics: In this chaotic co-op game, you and up to three
friends are cast as travelling mechanics who must repair
vehicles quickly to earn points and work your way through the
town of Octane Isle. Repair as many cars, trucks, choppers (and
tractors, mini-subs and UFOs …) as possible before the timer
runs out. The faster you work, the more chaos you’ll unleash –
fuel spills, exploding tires, short-circuiting robots,
stampeding cows and even alien abduction. Get your crew in the
shop when Manic Mechanics launches first for consoles on
Nintendo Switch July 13. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo
eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED 2 – TURBOCHARGED: The world’s raddest cars
are back and taking fun to the next level! Zoom into wild racing
action with over 130 vehicles and pull off outrageous stunts to
avoid obstacles, find shortcuts and knock your rivals out of the
way. Unleash your creativity by modifying your vehicles and
building your own tracks. Race locally with friends in
split-screen co-op or up to 12 players can hit the track
online.*** Grab the wheel when this game speeds onto Nintendo
Switch Oct. 19.
* Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold
separately.
** Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode.
Sold separately.
*** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and
Nintendo Account required for online features. Paid Nintendo
Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access the
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC at no additional
cost. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the
then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all
countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms
apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
**** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.
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