Today a Nintendo Direct Mini focused on third-party developers has been released, and there has been news for almost everyone.
Gamers who have been waiting for Persona 5 to come to Nintendo Switch have finally gotten their wish, and then some. In contrast, studios like Square Enix, Capcom, Ubisoft, and even Valve have shown off some new games coming to Nintendo’s console.
Here’s everything announced during the Nintendo Direct Mini :
Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable
Recent Persona games, including Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable, are finally coming to Nintendo Switch. Following the news that the popular JRPGs are coming to Xbox and PC, Atlus has announced that Persona 5 Royal is coming to Switch on October 21, with Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable coming soon. All three games will be in full HD and include English and Japanese dubs. But beware, the three games will be sold separately.
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection
The popular Mega Man Battle Network saga is coming to Nintendo Switch in a new bundle that combines all ten games. The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection will include a new art gallery and music library mode. The Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023 and will be sold in two parts if purchased digitally.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
The sequel to Mario + Rabbids has been shown today in a new trailer that includes the introduction of Bowser as a playable character. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is due out on Nintendo Switch on October 20, and there’s an in-depth stream tomorrow with more info.
Portal: Companion Collection
The acclaimed Portal series arrives today on Nintendo Switch. Use Portal’s trusty gun to solve clever environmental puzzles and try to escape the twisted Aperture Laboratories and their ruler GLaDOS. Portal 2 will continue to include local, split-screen, and online multiplayer.
Nier: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
Nier: Automata is also coming to Nintendo Switch. This epic action RPG has been praised as one of the best RPGs of the last decade, set in an eternal war between androids and machines. The Nintendo Switch version will include all previously released downloadable content and exclusive Switch costumes when it sells on October 6.
Harvestella
Square Enix has announced a new game that combines the developer’s fantasy RPG worlds with the gameplay of Stardew Valley. Play as a villager and collect materials, cultivate a farm and prevent Quietus (the season of death) from destroying your idyllic life. Harvestella will go on sale on November 4.
Return to Monkey Island
The new sequel to the Monkey Island saga is coming to consoles first on Nintendo Switch in 2022. As announced at the Nintendo Direct Mini, Ron Gilbert’s new Monkey Island game will see the return of fan-favorite characters and evolve classic graphic adventure gameplay.
Super Bomberman R 2
A new Bomberman game has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. The new Castle Mode allows teams of up to 15 players to fight to a treasure chest while one player acts as a defense to try and stop them. Custom battle scenarios can also be created and shared. Super Bomberman R 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023.
LIVE A LIVE
The classic cult RPG comes to Nintendo Switch in a new HD-2D look. Although the full game will be released on July 22, a three-chapter demo will be released on the Nintendo eShop today. These chapters include Imperial China, Twilight of Edo Japan, and the Distant Future.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
Capcom has detailed its roadmap for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion. Alongside the massive new expansion, Capcom revealed that a free update will be released in August 2022 and that there will be more free updates to the game in the fall, winter, and 2023.
Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers’ “Open Zone” is also coming to Nintendo Switch, and we got a new look at its combat in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini.
Minecraft Legends
The action-strategy spin-off Minecraft Legends is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2023. Control a hero and team up with your allies as you travel through the world of Minecraft, which is being invaded by monsters.
Blanc
Play as a fawn and a wolf cub who must work together to find their way home through the snow. Described as an emotional adventure, Blanc has no text so anyone can experience this story. Play with a friend in a local or online co-op when Blanc releases in February 2023.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
A life simulation game set in a world full of popular Disney and Pixar characters. Explore the world and build a life as you farm, cook, and interact with famous people. Disney Dreamlight Valley will be released on September 6 in Early Access.
Dragon Quest Treasures
The latest Dragon Quest spin-off is coming to Nintendo Switch on December 9. He plays as Eric and Mia, who can team up with monsters and use their treasure tracker to find buried loot.
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
A new roguelite action game titled Little Noah: Scion of Paradise is coming out today on Nintendo Switch. We play as Noah, who, along with his cat Zipper, must explore ancient ruins, recruit allies, and fight enemies and bosses. But if you get defeated, you’ll have to start over.
The Legend of Wright
Kenta is an aspiring game creator working on his first hand-drawn RPG, The Legend of Wright. He plays through Kenta’s notebook with over 200 pages of puzzles to solve, draw and erase. RPG Time will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 18.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
A surreal puzzle mystery game that evokes the golden age of detective mystery novels. This puzzle-adventure game is coming to consoles first on Nintendo Switch in 2023.
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
The famous Japanese mascot Doraemon stars in a new game in which players will be able to harvest crops, take care of animals, and use Doraemon’s secret gadgets. Hang out with your friends and build a ranch in Doraemon’s life simulator coming to Switch in 2022.
Pac-Man World Re-PAC
A remake of Pac-Man World is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 26. This 3D Pac-man game features the iconic character, who must rescue his family after being taken to the Ghost Island.
RAILGRADE
A railway management game where players will build railway systems that can better transport cargo and keep the economy going. Railgrade will be released on Nintendo Switch this fall.
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions
Play as a young man who recently moved to Japan with no friends. Damien chooses to live in his imagination as the superhero Captain Velvet Meteor who teams up with his favorite manga characters to help him escape from a mysterious world. Captain Velvet will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 28.
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