Nintendo Direct: E3 2019 – All the announcements (with pictures and videos!)
Today, during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed and showcased quite a lot of games coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year and beyond. In this post, you will the complete recap of the presentation, along with videos and pictures!
Missed the presentation? No problem… here’s the full recording, now available on YouTube:
And here’s a playlist with videos for the games listed below:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel
At the very end of the Nintendo Direct, it was announced that a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in the works. Unfortunately, we know absolutely nothing about it other that its development has now started. It’s not clear when it will be released, but one thing’s for sure… it’s certainly not this year (even 2020 seems unlikely at this point)!
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield: A new generation of Pokémon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. Become a Pokémon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta! Explore the Wild Area, a vast expanse of land where the player can freely control the camera. And participate in Max Raid Battles in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokémon known as Dynamax Pokémon.
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Pokémon Sword and Shield (Switch) comes out on November 15th worldwide.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Luigi’s Mansion 3: Luigi embarks on a dream vacation with Mario and friends. However, his dream quickly becomes a nightmare. With the assistance of Professor E. Gadd once again, the reluctant and cowardly hero Luigi traverses up and down a mysterious hotel with floors that are completely different from one another. Wield the upgraded Poltergust G-00 to slam and blow away the ghosts’ defenses, or summon Gooigi, an all-green doppelganger that can help Luigi overcome obstacles he can’t get past alone. ScareScraper mode can be played online* or locally with up to eight players on four Nintendo Switch systems (additional games required).
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Luigi’s Mansion 3 (Switch) comes out later this year worldwide.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments and awaken the Wind Fish. Players explore a reimagined Koholint Island that’s been faithfully rebuilt in a new art style. Battle enemies, conquer numerous dungeons and uncover the hidden secrets of the island while encountering Super Mario enemies like Goombas, Chain Chomps and Piranha Plants. Players can also earn Chambers (Dungeon Rooms) and arrange them to complete objectives in the new Chamber Dungeon. Launching alongside the game will be a new Link amiibo figure that lets players put this adorable new art style in the palm of their hands. A special Dreamer Edition will come with the game and the Dreamer Art Book, which features concept art from the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
Additional details:
- Europe is also getting a Limited Edition, but it also includes a GameBoy-style Steelbook (see picture below)
- the new Link amiibo summons Dark Link in your custom dungeon, and it chases you through the various rooms. Also, all the Zelda amiibo figures are compatible.
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The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Switch) and the new Link amiibo come out September 20th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: Players embark on an ultra-exclusive Nook Inc. Deserted Island Getaway Package and enjoy a peaceful existence full of creativity, charm and the freedom to roll up their sleeves and make their new life whatever they want it to be. Players can collect resources they can craft into everything from creature comforts to handy tools as they set up a homestead they can decorate freely, both inside and out. The game is scheduled to launch March 20, 2020.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) comes out on March 20th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Two new paid downloadable fighters are coming to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game: Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series to be available this summer, and Banjo-Kazooie for this fall. Hero represents the main character from several games in the DRAGON QUEST series. He can take the form of the protagonist from DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation, DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen and DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Banjo the bear and his bird friend, Kazooie, star in a series of games that began on Nintendo 64. Although Banjo the bear was first introduced in Diddy Kong Racing for Nintendo 64, the kind-hearted character is best known for joining up with his wise-cracking bird sidekick Kazooie in the 1998 Nintendo 64 game Banjo-Kazooie. The beloved pair has remained inseparable since, working together using an arsenal of acrobatic and egg-shooting moves to defeat enemies, overcome obstacles and locate golden puzzle pieces.
As usual, you can find more details about the various bits of DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on this page!
amiibo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo: New amiibo figures featuring characters from the fighting game are on their way. On Sept. 20, Nintendo is launching amiibo for Snake, Ivysaur and Squirtle. In November, amiibo of Incineroar, Simon and Chrom are due, followed by Dark Samus and Richter in 2020.
The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order: Assemble an ultimate team of Marvel Super Heroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and more. Team up with friends** to prevent galactic devastation at the hands of the mad cosmic tyrant Thanos and his ruthless warmasters, The Black Order. Players can expand their ultimate alliance with the paid Expansion Pass, which includes upcoming DLC content from popular franchises like the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Marvel Knights.
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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch) comes out on July 19th worldwide.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses: As a professor, players must lead students in their academic lives and in turn-based, tactical RPG battles wrought with strategic new twists to overcome. As the story unfolds, the choice of house at the Officers Academy will greatly affect where players stand when the great land of Fódlan becomes engulfed in war. After five years, former friends from the other classes must now face each other on the battlefield as bitter enemies. The game features the refined gameplay that the Fire Emblem franchise is known for. Players command a party of warriors to move and fight on a grid-based battlefield and, for the first time in the series history, assign battalions of troops to support individual units in battle.
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) comes out on July 26th worldwide.
Astral Chain
ASTRAL CHAIN: In this new synergetic action game from PlatinumGames, humanity’s last chance against an interdimensional invasion is a sentient weapon called the Legion. As a rookie officer in an elite police task force, players will work together with their Legion to solve cases and save humankind. Players can change Legions on the fly to vary their style and unleash stylish combos. As they save the world from extradimensional invaders called chimeras, they’ll also interact with citizens, question suspects and team up with members of their task force to solve cases.
In Europe, the game is getting a Limited Edition including:
- Sound Selection CD
- Artbook (152 pages)
- Shikishi art board with an illustration by Masakazu Katsura
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Astral Chain (Switch) comes out on August 30th worldwide.
Daemon x Machina
DAEMON X MACHINA: Defend the planet and defeat corrupted A.I. controlled robots using your Arsenal, a fully customizable mechanized battle suit. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats that may bring the end of the world. The game is scheduled to launch Sept. 13.
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Daemon x Machina (Switch) comes out on September 13th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer feat. The Legend of Zelda
Cadence of Hyrule ~ Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda~: This rhythmic action-adventure game is set in the world of the Legend of Zelda series. Players can explore the randomly generated overworld, as well as dungeons that change for every player as they try to save Hyrule as Link or Princess Zelda. They can use items from the Legend of Zelda series, plus spells and weapons from the Crypt of the NecroDancer game. By keeping the beat with 25 remixed classic tunes from the Legend of Zelda series, players must outstep legendary enemies and bosses in rhythmic combat. The game launches in Nintendo eShop on June 13.
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Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer feat. The Legend of Zelda (Switch – eShop) comes out on June 13th in Europe and North America, and June 14th in Japan. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition: The legendary and genre-defining role-playing series is back with the definitive version of this critically acclaimed game. Embark on grand and epic quest as the Luminary—the hero chosen by Yggdrasil, the world tree, to save the world of Erdrea from an evil fate. The Nintendo Switch version boasts all the sprawling content of the original game along with newly added character-specific stories, fully orchestrated field and battle music, additional monsters to ride, side-quests to journey into past DRAGON QUEST worlds, and the ability to change between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals. Additional enhancements include the ability to speed up battle sequences and the choice of a Japanese or English voice track.
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Switch) comes out on September 27th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Dragon Quest Builders 2
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2: Go on an adventure to build a fantasy world and defend it from the Children of Hargon. Play and experiment to unlock crafting and building recipes in this RPG adventure filled with exploration, questing and challenging battles. Build together with up to three other players via local wireless or online* on the Isle of Awakening. The Nintendo eShop demo is scheduled to launch June 27, and the full game is scheduled to launch July 12.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Switch) comes out on July 12th in Europe and North America.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition from CD PROJEKT RED: Winner of over 250 Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven, open world adventure set in a dark fantasy universe, where you play as Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. The Complete Edition contains every piece of downloadable content released for the game, including two massive story expansions: Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine. It’s the perfect opportunity to enter this world for the first time or relive the adventure — on the go!
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Switch) comes out later this year in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 from SEGA: Join Mario, Sonic and friends for their greatest adventure yet at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, exclusively on Nintendo Switch! Go for the gold medal as you compete in action-packed sports games, including four brand-new events to Tokyo 2020: Skateboarding, Karate, Surfing and Sport Climbing, as well as a large selection of classic events.
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Mario & Sonic at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (Switch) comes out in November worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics from BonusXP and En Masse Entertainment: The highly anticipated Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics comes to life as a thrilling tactical strategy game! In The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, fans can experience the fantasy world of Thra by playing through – and going beyond – the events of the series. Players will even encounter never-seen-before playable characters, stories and environments.
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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics (Switch – eShop) comes out later this year in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Trials of Mana
TRIALS of MANA from SQUARE ENIX: TRIALS of MANA is a full HD remake of the third entry in the Mana series, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3. The entire game has been fully rebuilt from the ground up with modern 3D graphics.
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Trials of Mana (Switch) comes out in Early 2020 worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Collection of Mana
Collection of Mana from SQUARE ENIX: Collection of Mana brings the first three titles in the seminal Mana series to Nintendo Switch in an all-in-one package. The collection is an essential bundle for new fans who want to play the classics for the first time and nostalgia seekers who want to relive fond memories and high fantasy adventures on the go.
Collection of Mana (Switch – eShop) is now available in Europe and North America.
Contra: Rogue Corps
CONTRA ROGUE CORPS from Konami: CONTRA ROGUE CORPS is an over-the-top run-and-gun franchise with fast-paced, ultra-violent combat. Offering both single- and multiplayer** options, CONTRA ROGUE CORPS is an incredible gameplay experience alone or with your friends.
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Contra: Rogue Corps (Switch) comes out on September 24th worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
No More Heroes III
No More Heroes 3 from Grasshopper Manufacture: Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a 10-year absence. There he finds a huge artificial island metropolis floating in the sea, and a mysterious flying object hovering high above. The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series…
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No More Heroes III (Switch) comes out in 2020 worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Empire of Sin
Empire of Sin from Paradox and Romero Games: Empire of Sin puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago. It’s up to you to hustle, charm and intimidate your way to the top of the pile and do whatever it takes to stay there. This character-driven noir-inspired game immerses players in the glitz and glamor of the roaring ’20s, all while they must work behind the scenes in the gritty underbelly of organized crime.
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Empire of Sin (Switch – eShop) comes out in Spring 2020 in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
Panzer Dragoon: Remake from Forever Entertainment: A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards! On a far, lone planet, you encounter two dragons awakened from the ancient times. Armed with a deadly gun from the past, and the guidance of your armored blue dragon, you must fulfill your destiny and keep the Prototype Dragon from reaching the Tower, or die trying. The game is scheduled to launch this winter.
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Panzer Dragoon: Remake (Switch – eShop) comes out this Winter in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Resident Evil 5
Resident Evil 5 from CAPCOM: While the Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained, a more dangerous threat has emerged. Somewhere in Africa, innocent villagers are transforming into aggressive and disturbing creatures. Featuring online* and couch co-op, players can experience this Resident Evil classic as either Chris Redfield or his partner, Sheva Alomar, as the duo work together to investigate and stop those responsible for the viral outbreak.
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Resident Evil 5 (Switch – eShop) comes out this Fall worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Resident Evil 6
Resident Evil 6 from CAPCOM: Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 delivers an epic and dramatic horror experience. Resident Evil favorites Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield are joined by series newcomers to face a global level threat: the highly virulent C-virus.
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Resident Evil 6 (Switch – eShop) comes out this Fall worldwide. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Various games
- Dead by Daylight (out on September 24th worldwide)
- Stranger Things 3: The Game (out on July 4th worldwide)
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy (out on September 3rd in Europe and North America)
- Just Dance 2020 (out on November 5th in Europe and North America)
- New Super Lucky’s Tale (out this Fall in Europe and North America)
- Minecraft: Dungeons (out in Spring 2020 worldwide)
- Ni No Kuni Remake: Wrath of the White Witch (out on September 20th worldwide)
- Catan (out on June 20th in Europe and North America)
- The Sinking City (out this Fall in Europe and North America)
- Alien Isolation (out later this year in Europe and North America)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (out “soon” worldwide)
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition (out this Winter worldwide)
- Dauntless (out this Fall in Europe and North America)
- Wolfenstein: Young Blood (out on July 26th in Europe and North America)
- Doom Eternal (out on November 22nd in Europe and North America)
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