If Nintendo Direct February 2023 ended a few hours ago, it’s time to write a recap for you, our dear readers! Fasten your seatbelts because Nintendo has outdone itself this time around.
Nintendo is a video game company that was founded in Japan in 1889 and has since become one of the largest and most influential companies in the video game industry. The company is best known for its video game franchises such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon, which have become household names and have been enjoyed by millions of players around the world.
Nintendo Direct February 2023 event has provided a glimpse into what we can expect from the Switch platform in the first half of this year. The 40-minute showcase was packed with a variety of exciting reveals, including trailers for several upcoming games and updates on previously announced titles. Here are the highlights of what was announced.
What was in the Nintendo Direct February 2023 event?
Nintendo Direct February 2023 was packed with exciting announcements and news for Nintendo Switch gamers. From remastered classics to new games, there’s something for everyone. Fans can look forward to Pikmin 4 in July, Bayonetta Origins in March, Disney Illusion Island in July, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie from Don’t Nod in June, Octopath Traveller 2 in the near future, We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie in June, Sea of Stars in August, and much more. Gamers can also look forward to remastered versions of Etrian Odyssey, Advance Wars, and GameCube RPGs Baten Kaitos, as well as a brand new Professor Layton and Legend of Zelda game in the future.
The Nintendo Switch Online platform also added Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games, giving players even more options for retro gaming fun. So here are all the games that have been announced on Nintendo Direct February 2023:
- Pikmin 4 (Release date: July 21, 2023)
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Volume 3 (Available now)
- Samba de Amigo: Party Central (Coming this summer)
- Fashion Dreamer (Due out this year)
- Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC (Release date: March 6, 2023)
- Tron: Identity (April 2023)
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (Summer 2023)
- DecaPolice (Due out this year)
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (March 17, 2023)
- Disney Illusion Island (July 28, 2023)
- Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Pack 2 (Available now)
- Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (June 2023)
- Octopath Traveller 2 (Demo available now)
- We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (June 2, 2023)
- Sea of Stars (August 29, 2023)
- Omega Strikers (April 27, 2023)
- Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection (June 1, 2023)
- Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp (April 21, 2023)
- Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (February 24, 2023)
- Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on Nintendo Switch Online (Available now)
- Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
- Metroid Prime (Available now on eShop, physical release March 3, 2023)
- Master Detective Archives: Rain Code (June 30, 2023)
- Baten Kaitos I&II HD Remaster (Summer 2023)
- Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time (Due out this year)
- Professor Layton and The New World of Steam (Teaser only)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 4 (Spring 2023)
Highly-anticipated Pikmin 4 is upon us
Starting the Nintendo Direct February 2023 with the most eagerly-anticipated reveal, Pikmin 4 was showcased with a trailer. The game will be available on July 21st, 2023, and looks as charming and adorable as fans could hope.
Check out Pinkmin 4’s trailer in the video below.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Volume 3 is almost here
The Xenoblade Chronicles series will also receive a new installment with the third volume of the expansion pass set to release later this month and the fourth volume scheduled for later this year. So fans of Xenoblade series have left Nintendo Direct February 2023 event with smiles on their faces.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central making a return
Sega’s Samba de Amigo is making a return with Samba de Amigo: Party Central, which will be hitting the Nintendo Switch this summer. The game was announced on Nintendo Direct February 2023 and you can watch the trailer of it in the video below.
Check out Samba de Amigo: Party Central’s trailer which was announced on Nintendo Direct February 2023 from the video below.
Fashion Dreamer will be the favorite game of the fashion lovers
Another upcoming game, Fashion Dreamer from Marvelous Entertainment, will be released at some point this year. The trailer for this game has been released.
Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC is out for the Hack’n Slash fans
Dead Cells fans will be pleased to hear that the Return to Castlevania DLC will be available on March 6th.
You may see the Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC’s trailer in the video below.
Tron: Identity has been revealed
Tron: Identity from Bithell Games is another title that will be available on the Nintendo Switch in April.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Capcom’s Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a remastered version of the first game in the murder mystery series and will be available this summer.
DecaPolice will be available this year
Nintendo Direct also showcased Level 5’s DecaPolice, which will be available on the Switch this year.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
Platinum’s Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon was also shown and will be available on March 17th.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon’s trailer was as follows:
Disney Illusion Island
Disney Illusion Island, a platformer featuring Mickey Mouse and friends, is set to launch on July 28th.
Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Pack 2
The Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Pack 2 has been released, with trailers for Pack 3 and 4 teased in the Nintendo Direct February 2023.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie (
Don’t Nod, the developer of Life is Strange, has a new game coming called Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, set to release in June.
Octopath Traveller 2
Next up in Nintendo Direct February 2023 is Octopath. Octopath Traveller 2 will be released soon, with a demo containing the first few hours of the game now available.
We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie
Bandai Namco has announced We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie, set to release on June 2nd.
Sea of Stars
Sabotage Studio’s retro turn-based RPG Sea of Stars will be available on August 29th.
Omega Strikers
Omega Strikers, a free-to-play air hockey multiplayer game, will be available on April 27th.
Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection
A collection of remasters of the first three Etrian Odyssey games will be available on June 1st, called the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection.
Check out Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection which was announced on Nintendo Direct February 2023 from the video below.
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
The release date for the highly-anticipated Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp has finally been announced, with the game available on April 21st.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
A new demo for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe is now available on the eShop, with the full game set to release on February 24th.
Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on Nintendo Switch Online
Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are now available on Nintendo Switch Online, with Tetris, Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins,
Game Boy Advance games on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX and Gargoyle’s Quest are among the launch games. More games will be added in the future. Game Boy Advance games are also available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, with classic titles such as Mario Kart: Super Circuit and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.
Metroid Prime
In a massive announcement on Nintendo Direct February 2023, the original Metroid Prime has been remastered for the Nintendo Switch and is available now on the eShop. A physical version will be available on March 3rd.
A new upcoming Zelda game is upon us
Nintendo Direct February 2023 ended with a huge announcement: a new Legend of Zelda game. Not much was revealed, but the teaser trailer looked amazing. It was stated that the game is still in early development, but fans can expect it to release sometime in the future.
Nintendo Direct February 2023 was a fantastic showcase that gave gamers a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Whether you’re a fan of action, platforming, RPGs, or puzzle games, there’s something for everyone on the Nintendo Switch. So, mark your calendars, set a reminder, and get ready for some amazing new gaming experiences!
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