All you need to know about Nintendo’s latest Direct
There will also be 20 SNES games available for free for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Nintendoplayers, prepare to be hit by pure nostalgia as 20 classic titles from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) will be coming to the Switch this month.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Star Fox, and Super Metroid are just some of the popular titles which will be ported on September 5. These games will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members at no added cost.
20 classic#SNESgames, including Super Mario World, Super Metroid, and Stunt Race FX, will be available for#NintendoSwitchOnlinemembers on 9/5! Enjoy a growing catalog of Super NES games with even more titles releasing in the future.https://t.co/BR33g7bJpMpic.twitter.com/RflieF4guc
The announcement came from theNintendo Direct, which focused on the upcoming Nintendo Switch games for the rest of 2019.
For one, first-person shooter game Overwatch has confirmed itslaunch on the Nintendo Switch system, with a release set for October 15.
Nintendo also gave a quick tour of the different parts of Luigi’s Mansion 3, which players can explore. There’s also a new multiplayer mode called ScreamPark where two to eight players can participate.
In#LuigisMansion3, every floor has a distinct theme. Tomb Suites even holds a pyramid inside the hotel! You’ll also find a disco floor, a pirate-themed restaurant…you get the idea. A rogue’s gallery of unique bosses also awaits when you check in 10/31!https://t.co/4gVJu3cwIrpic.twitter.com/yxz7LvXWrc
The bear and bird tandem duo of Banjo and Kazooie also made a brief appearance in the Direct, though instead of a new game, they are now available as fighters inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Also joining the cast of the SSBU roster is Terry Bogard from the 90s game Fatal Fury, who will be available in November.
The Direct also revealed more details about the new Pokémon game Pokémon Sword and Shield with new features such as character customization, camping, and cooking curry for your Pokémon. New Pokémons resembling a teapot and a seagull were also unveiled.
Cramorant is a Flying & Water type Pokémon that will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It also has its own exclusively ability, Gulp Missile. Watch it use Surf or Dive in battle as it rises from the water, along with its catch.pic.twitter.com/LL9L7pRfXL
A Fire Emblem spin-off game called Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore will launch on the Switch next year, January 17. Fans can already pre-purchase the game now.
The RPG that brought together the worlds of#FireEmblem& Atlus comes to#NintendoSwitchwith new story elements to characters joining you in battle for the first time! Enter Tokyo & unleash your creative energy when#TokyoMirageSessions#FEEncore hits the stage 1/17.pic.twitter.com/CkICOojU2K
Animal Crossing will also get a comeback on June 20, 2025. Here is a special short preview video on what players should expect in the game.
Ready to embark on the Deserted Island Getaway Package? To get you up to speed, Tom Nook has prepared a special video, titled “Welcome to Island Life!” Get a refresher on what’s new in#AnimalCrossing: New Horizons & stay tuned for more info before the game’s release on 3/20!pic.twitter.com/mJEjQbduJO
Lastly, role-playing game Xenoblade Chronicles is set for a remake on the Switch called “Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.” The game is scheduled for release on 2020.
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