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Nintendo Direct September 2023
REDMOND, Wash.--(September 14, in the year of our Lord 2023)--
Nintendo pulled back the curtain during the most recent Nintendo
Direct video presentation and unveiled details on a wide variety
of games that will set the stage for the Nintendo Switch system
throughout this year and next, including information about the
new title starring Princess Peach, as well as games from
Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.
First introduced earlier this summer, Princess Peach entered the
spotlight of this Nintendo Direct with a new trailer for
Princess Peach: Showtime!, her newest leading role that features
a variety of new transformations and sour foes to overcome,
launching on Nintendo Switch March 22, 2024. The Splatoon 3:
Expansion Pass – Side Order DLC was also shown with newly
surfaced details and a scheduled spring 2024 launch. In
addition, a visually enhanced version of the Nintendo GameCube
game Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was announced for
Nintendo Switch, with more information to be shared in the
future. Plus, a new entry in the F-ZERO series was revealed with
F-ZERO 99, a multiplayer racing game in which 99 players vie for
first place, launching today and available exclusively for
Nintendo Switch Online members.
The presentation also highlighted many games from Nintendo’s
global publishing and development partners, including Tomb
Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft, a remastered
collection of classic Tomb Raider games; Prince of Persia: The
Lost Crown, a new adventure set in a mythological Persian world;
Unicorn Overlord, which lets players embark on a royal adventure
and fight against fate in the timeless RPG from the creators of
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim; Trombone Champ, a rootin’ tootin’
rhythm music game that features Joy-Con motion controls and
local multiplayer* to create a chaotic cacophonous chorus; and
DAVE THE DIVER, a deep-sea exploration and restaurant-management
adventure with quirky friends to meet and underwater mysteries
to discover.
Here’s more information about the featured games:
Princess Peach: Showtime!: The leading lady is ready for her
spotlight on Nintendo Switch. Just as Princess Peach and her
retinue of Toads are attending a show at the Sparkle Theater,
the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take center stage to cause a
ruckus. Now it’s up to Peach and Stella, the theater’s guardian,
to save the play – and the day. Luckily, Peach has gained some
showstopping abilities: She can now use the power of Stella’s
ribbon – and she can transform! For example, Peach can become a
Swordfighter to fend off foes with sensational swordplay, mix it
up with martial arts moves as Kung Fu Peach or show off her
sweet skills as a pastry chef. And one more thing – she can even
crack the case as Detective Peach! In this adventure, the
gameplay changes depending on Peach’s role, and even more
surprising transformations are waiting to be revealed. Princess
Peach: Showtime! makes its debut on Nintendo Switch March 22,
2024. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop and at
select retailers.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: The Nintendo GameCube game
returns with updated graphics. Turn the page and join Mario and
friends in an RPG adventure to discover the legendary treasure
behind the ancient Thousand-Year Door. Will Mario complete his
papery quest, or will he crumple under the pressure? Find out
when Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door unfolds on Nintendo
Switch in 2024. More information about this game will be
available in the future.
F-ZERO 99: Rev up your engines and get ready to tear up the
track, because with 99 racers on the course the margin for error
is zero! F-ZERO 99 features courses and machines from the
original Super NES game in challenging multiplayer* races
brimming with high-speed, high-stakes action. Your Power Meter
is your key to first place – it will decrease if you crash, or
you can burn some of it to fuel a temporary speed boost. If the
meter runs out, you’re eliminated! You can even relive your
F-ZERO glory days with the Super NES controller**, available
exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members. Plus, complete
goals while racing to unlock cosmetic options for your machine,
so you can be as flashy as you are fast. Race your way to first
place in F-ZERO 99, available exclusively for active Nintendo
Switch Online members … later today!
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft: Uncover
treasures and mysteries of the ancient world alongside Lara
Croft in three classic Tomb Raider adventures – now remastered
and featuring each game’s expansion content. Face off against
deadly foes, reveal dangerous myths and solve puzzles with
upgraded graphics and the option to switch to the original
polygonal look at any time. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Starring Lara Croft is available for pre-order later today and
launches digitally in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo
Store on Feb. 14, 2024, just in time to celebrate Lara Croft’s
birthday!
Trombone Champ: Get ready to toot your own … trombone?! Honk,
blow and toot through over 45 songs in this trombone-based
rhythm music game. Better playing means more toots to earn. The
Nintendo Switch version includes local multiplayer*, allowing up
to four players to pitch together in (relative) harmony. Plus,
move to the beat with Motion Controls, collect cards and meet
mysterious characters along the way to becoming top brass of the
Trombiverse. Trombone Champ launches in Nintendo eShop and in
the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com later today!
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: Prince of Persia returns in
this action-adventure platformer. Meet new characters, uncover
mysteries and explore an engaging narrative set in a
mythological Persian world in this new installment of the
legendary franchise. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown launches
on Nintendo Switch Jan. 18, 2024. Pre-orders are available now
in Nintendo eShop.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: Explore multiple spooky mansions and clean
house as the easily scared Luigi in this visually enhanced
version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. Evershade Valley is
filled with chilling locales to visit and clever ghosts to
capture. Luckily, Luigi has the tools for the job – like the
Strobulb to stun enemies and his trusty Poltergust to vacuum up
ghosts or interact with the environment. Good thing, because his
paranormal escapades will take him to a variety of places,
including a former plant research lab, a broken-down clock
factory and an icy, snow-covered mine, just to name a few. Plus,
hunt ghosts with up to four players online*** in group
“exorcises” across different multiplayer modes, or conjure up
fun frights in the local multiplayer* ScareScraper mode. Luigi’s
Mansion 2 HD creeps onto Nintendo Switch summer 2024.
Another Code: Recollection: The Nintendo DS game Trace Memory
and its Wii sequel – which was never released in North America –
are coming together, fully enhanced, on the Nintendo Switch
system. A young girl named Ashley receives a letter from her
father, who she thought had passed away. Seeking answers, she
sets off for a solitary island in search of him. Once there,
Ashley encounters puzzles and obstacles that threaten to hinder
her investigation. Find the traces of her past and experience
the full story for the first time in Another Code: Recollection,
launching on Nintendo Switch Jan. 19, 2024. Pre-orders begin
today in Nintendo eShop.
Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story: This crafting RPG is set
in the magical world of Bandle City – a region that’s home to
the furry and fun-loving Yordles. Play as a shy Yordle whose
world is thrown into chaos when portals connecting Bandle City
collapse. With the help of knitting magic, new friends and an
unflappable spirit, players can help the Yordles restore the
portals and reunite Bandle City. Bandle Tale: A League of
Legends Story launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story: This single-player,
story-driven adventure follows League of Legends champions, and
best friends, Nunu and Willump. Experience their unbreakable
bond as they go on the ultimate road trip through the mysterious
region of the Freljord and meet legendary champions along the
way. Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story launches on
Nintendo Switch on Nov. 1.
Among Us Fungle Map: Grab your crew and get ready to explore a
brand-new map in Among Us, the hit online*** multiplayer game of
teamwork and betrayal. Welcome to the Fungle, a mysterious,
mushroom-filled island teeming with hiding spots, tasks and
secrets to discover – but beware of the Impostors bent on
eliminating everyone! The Fungle map comes to Among Us this
October.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: The rivalry that heated up on the Game
Boy Advance system reignites on Nintendo Switch. Donkey Kong has
stolen the Mini-Mario toys, and Mario is determined to track him
down and get them back! Use your brain and brawn to make it
through a barrel of increasingly challenging levels – and in
this updated version of the game, you can even play with a
friend in local co-op. Grab keys and navigate perilous platforms
with handstand jumps and backflips and lead the Mini-Mario toys
to safety. Then, prepare to face Donkey Kong head on! Mario vs.
Donkey Kong launches on Nintendo Switch Feb. 16, 2024.
Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop.
Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass – Side Order: Challenge your slick
skills in this new single-player campaign. Introducing the Spire
of Order, where you’ll strengthen your character’s abilities as
you ascend the Spire’s floors again and again. Splatoon 3:
Expansion Pass – Side Order**** for the Splatoon 3 game is
planned to release in spring 2024.
Super Mario RPG: The Super NES game is back with updated
graphics and new features. Mario and Bowser form an
unprecedented alliance to take on a fearsome foe, and joining
them are Princess Peach and original characters Mallow and Geno.
In battle, time your button presses with Action Commands to
increase damage dealt or decrease damage received. Now when you
time your attacks perfectly, you can damage all enemies at once.
Successful Action Commands will fill the Action Gauge that, when
full, will unleash a three-character Triple Move. The Triple
Move changes based on your current party, so try out different
combos. Just like the original game, you’ll encounter bosses
with colorful personalities in your adventure. This time, once
you clear the game, you can challenge some of them again – but
these powered-up bosses won’t be easy! Super Mario RPG comes
down the pipe on Nintendo Switch Nov. 17. Pre-orders are
available now in Nintendo eShop and at select retailers.
DAVE THE DIVER: Dive by day! Serve by night! Explore the deep
sea and manage a sushi bar in this single-player, casual
adventure RPG. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to
uncover the secrets lurking in the depths of the mysterious Blue
Hole. Unravel an ocean’s worth of mysteries, play minigames,
complete side quests and maintain a successful sushi business in
this marine-themed adventure. DAVE THE DIVER splashes down first
for consoles on Nintendo Switch Oct. 26. Pre-orders and a free
demo of the game are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the
My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Wargroove 2: Take to the battlefield, sea and sky and use your
wits to wage turn-based battles in a new adventure, filled with
unlikely friendships and unknown adversaries. Featuring
signature pixel art and an interweaving story, Wargroove 2
brings together three campaigns, a new roguelike game mode and a
fresh cast of Commanders, including the newly revealed faction
of mousefolk, the Faahri. Wargroove 2 enters the fray on
Nintendo Switch Oct. 5. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop
and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Horizon Chase 2: Gear up for high-speed arcade action and burn
rubber in Horizon Chase 2, the next evolution of the
award-winning racing franchise. Soak in the pulsating hues of
scenic racetracks and employ sharp skills to beat your opponents
to the finish line. Join friends for local multiplayer* racing
or take on rivals in heated online challenges. Plus, assemble an
Online Crew*** and make progress together in the World Tour mode
or compete head-to-head for personal glory. Horizon Chase 2 goes
full throttle on Nintendo Switch later today!
WarioWare: Move It!: Join Wario and visit a tropical resort
brimming with a multitude of motion-based microgames. But
there’s no time to unwind, because these lightning-fast
microgames are served to you one after another – so get ready to
get moving! Up to four players* can gently shake, wiggle and
battle it out locally in Party Mode. With over 200 microgames
and multiplayer modes aplenty, everyone’s in for a laugh with
Wario. WarioWare: Move It! launches on the Nintendo Switch
system Nov. 3. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop.
Detective Pikachu Returns: This detective’s got a second bolt of
brilliance! In this cinematic adventure, Detective Pikachu and
his partner Tim Goodman investigate various cases around Ryme
City while searching for Harry, Tim’s missing father. They’ll
also work with other Pokémon to broaden the scope of their
investigations as they follow scents with Growlithe, smash rocks
with Darmanitan and peer through walls with Luxray. Can Tim and
Pikachu solve all the mysteries and find Tim’s father? Find out
when Detective Pikachu Returns launches on Nintendo Switch Oct.
6. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop and at select
retailers.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass Wave 6: The final wave
of DLC**** for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game is nearing the
finish line! Drift and drive under an amber sky in Daisy Circuit
from Mario Kart Wii. Or put the pedal to the metal with more
returning characters, including Diddy Kong from Mario Kart:
Double Dash!!, Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii and, from the
Mario Kart Tour game, Pauline and Peachette! Wave 6 of the Mario
Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC sails onto Nintendo
Switch this holiday season. Active Nintendo Switch Online +
Expansion Pack*** members can enjoy this DLC at no additional
cost. The DLC can also be purchased on its own. Stay tuned for
more information in the future.
SPY×ANYA: Operation Memories: Anya Forger has a new school
assignment: create a photo diary. Spend time with Anya’s family
and friends at school, home, the beach, museums and other
familiar places, and take pictures to fill up her photo diary
with memorable moments. In addition to outings, play a variety
of minigames to unlock costumes and add some flair to Anya’s
memories by dressing everyone up in style. SPY×ANYA: Operation
Memories launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle: An unforgettably chaotic rhythm
adventure is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Time your
button presses with the music to solve puzzles and battle
bosses, and rock out to over 30 thrilling tracks – including
songs from fan-favorite Konami games. Can you perfect “Bloody
Tears” and “Vampire Killer” from Castlevania? Turn up the volume
for Super Crazy Rhythm Castle when it launches on Nintendo
Switch Nov. 14. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in
the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.
Contra: Operation Galuga: The legendary Contra series is back!
Contra: Operation Galuga is a modern reimagining of the classic
run-‘n’-gun action game from the ’80s, featuring modern graphics
and sound. Encounter new stages, new play mechanics, an updated
weapons system and explosive co-op combat for up to two players*
in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode. Contra: Operation
Galuga is rocketing to Nintendo Switch in early 2024.
Wartales: Lead a group of mercenaries in their quest for infamy
and fortune across a vast, medieval world in Wartales. Customize
your group’s appearance, skills and equipment, then craft a
cunning strategy to overcome your foes in tactical turn-based
combat. Plus, up to four players* can share command of a troop
and overcome foes as a team in online*** multiplayer. Wartales
launches on Nintendo Switch later today!
New amiibo figures are on the way! Zelda and Ganondorf from The
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will release individually
on Nov. 3; Noah and Mio from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will be
arriving as a set on Jan. 19, 2024; dropping in 2024, the final
DLC fighter from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate … Sora from Kingdom
Hearts! With the release of Sora, all Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
fighters will have their own amiibo figures.
Unicorn Overlord: Fight against fate and embark on a royal
adventure to regain your reign in the timeless RPG Unicorn
Overlord. From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Unicorn
Overlord combines overworld exploration and an innovative battle
system in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse the vibrant
world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 distinct characters
and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this epic
fantasy experience. Liberate your kingdom and reclaim your
destiny! Unicorn Overlord launches on Nintendo Switch March 8,
2024.
SaGa Emerald Beyond: A multilayered RPG full of rich stories
awaits in SaGa Emerald Beyond! Experience the distinct and
dramatic stories of six heroes with vastly different
backgrounds, including a young man who fights with sentient
puppets, a witch masking her identity, a crime-fighting duo, a
songstress mech who lost her voice and body and a recently
awakened king of darkness. Select a hero, then follow their
journey through 17 interconnected worlds as they forge their own
unique branching stories that unfold based on your choices and
actions. Think strategically to master the turn-based combat to
delay enemy actions and unleash devastating United Attacks. How
the story unfolds is in your hands. SaGa Emerald Beyond launches
on Nintendo Switch next year.
Eastward: Octopia: Enter a parallel world of Eastward in this
upcoming DLC**** adventure. Sam and John return as farmers in a
remote mountainside village to start life anew. Work the land,
tend livestock and cook heartwarming meals for familiar – yet
strangely different – friends. Enjoy the good life in peaceful
pixel surroundings in this country life sim. Eastward: Octopia
launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes: Lead more than 100 distinct
heroes and save the war-torn continent of Allraan in this modern
take on a classic JRPG experience. Confront foes in strategic
Duels and intense War Battles, recruit allies, manage your town
and create your ideal six-character party in your campaign
against the power-seeking Galdean Empire. Shape your story by
dint of sword when Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes launches on
Nintendo Switch April 23, 2024.
BATTLE CRUSH: Experience adrenaline-fueled action with simple,
fast-paced gameplay in a 30-player*** brawl-for-all! Join an
intense showdown between characters fighting to reach the top
and feel the rush of excitement as you jump, swim and soar
across the battlefield to crush your rivals. BATTLE CRUSH slams
onto Nintendo Switch next spring. A closed beta test will be
available this October.
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