Nintendo Direct Offers Updates on Splatoon 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and More.

Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presentation offered us some big announcements on games such as Splatoon 3, Mario Golf: Super Rush, and the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

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By    Ingo  |    Windfell

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s hype was around the rumor that the game would see a new playable character. Well, it got two. Pyra and Mytha from Xenoblade Chronicles are joining the roster. The DLC is expected to launch in March.

Pyra and Mytha reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:

Monster Hunter Rise

The highly anticipated Monster Hunter Rise got a new trailer to build further hype for the game’s launch on March 26, 2021.

Monster Hunter Rise newest trailer:

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

That’s right, Fall Guys is hitting the Nintendo Switch this year and will launch this summer.

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout official Nintendo Switch trailer:

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Great news for Zelda fans as the Nintendo Wii’s The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD was announced for the Switch and will launch July 16, 2021.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD reveal trailer:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets an absolute treat as the game will see Mario-themed skins and items added to the game, including usable warp pipes. Finally, no more walking.

Official trailer for Animal Crossing: New Horizons x Super Mario:

Mario Golf: Super Rush

Sticking with Mario, Mario Golf: Super Rush was officially announced, and will come with multiple game modes, including Speed Golf and Story Mode. The game will launch June 25, 2021.

Mario Golf: Super Rush official announcement trailer:

Splatoon 3

Fans of the hugely popular Splatoon franchise will have a little bit of time to wait for the newest one, but the hype is already growing with it announced for some time in 2022.

Splatoon 3 announcement trailer:

Outer Wilds

The incredible RPG from Mobius Games, Outer Wilds, will be released this summer for the Nintendo Switch.

Outer Wilds announcement trailer for Nintendo Switch:

Apex Legends

Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale will launch onto Switch on March 9, 2021, with players receiving a Double XP boost for the first two weeks of its release.

Apex Legends coming to Switch:

Star Wars: Hunters

Star Wars fans can rejoice too, as Star Wars: Hunters, a new free-to-play arena shooter will launch on Switch in 2021.

Star Wars: Hunters trailer:

Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY

Square Enix is back at it again with another tactical RPG. This is a working title and the game is set to launch in 2022.

Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY trailer:

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

A new expansion was announced, with the first wave of it releasing in June, 2021.

The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity expansion pass announcement trailer:

Legend of Mana

Legend of Mana hits the Switch on June 24, 2021, and will feature remastered graphics and music.

the Legend of Mana trailer for Nintendo Switch:

Famicom Detective Club Games

If you fancy yourself as a bit of an investigator, Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind have been announced for May 2021.

The trailer for both Famicom Detective Club games:

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection

Go back to one of the most stressful games ever released on a Nintendo with Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection. The game is set to launch February 25.

Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection release date trailer:

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

Get your zombie army together and wreak havoc on the city in Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse, launching on the Switch on March 16.

The game’s announcement trailer:

World’s End Club

This visual novel comes to life on May 28, 2021.

The World’s End Club announcement trailer:

NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection

Included in this collection is NINJA GAIDEN Sigma, NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2, and NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge, and will launch June 10, 2021.

The NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection trailer:

Nintendo Direct was an incredible journey, and we loved every second of it. There are some fantastic things to look forward to this year and beyond.

Ingo Ingo is fast! Studied e-commerce and has his roots for now in lively Germany. At the same time, as an ambitious influencer consultant, he is close to gaming communities & game developers. He often knows what trends are currently going on. Ingo has a special fascination as game review editor.

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