Nintendo Direct Feb 2021- What You Missed

Did you catch the latest Nintendo Direct? So much was announced and there are a lot of good things coming to your Nintendo Switch console! If you want a run down on the key games announced, keep reading.

SPLATOON 3

Nintendo closed the show by announcing that a new addition to the Splatoon series is coming our way in 2022 in the form of Splatoon 3! This inky adventure will see you enter the Splatlands, a sun- brazened desert with battle-hardened Inkling and Octoling inhabitants. This dusty wasteland and its desolate environment can only mean one thing: Turf War.

Be sure to check in for more information on Splatoon 3, because this game looks awesome!

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD HD

Originally released for the Nintendo Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is launching for Nintendo Switch on July 16th. The game shows the earliest stories in the Zelda timeline and this time, motion controls are optional. Alongside the release of Skyward Sword, Nintendo also showcased a pair of Zelda-themed Joy-Con’s in a stunning blue with intricate Zelda patterns.

MARIO GOLF: SUPER RUSH

Get ready to hit the green with family and friends in the biggest Mario Golf game yet! Releasing June 25th 2021, Mario Golf: Super Rush looks epic! Play with up to four players locally or online and play with your favourite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario Golf: Super Rush boasts several different game modes, whether you want to play standard golf, energetic speed golf or even want an RPG golfing adventure in story mode, you can do it all.

Race against your opponents through the course to get your ball in first. Dash and use your special skills to outpace and interrupt the competition in this zany golf game!

ANIMAL CROSSING MARIO EVENT

BWe also got a good look at some of the fabulous Super Mario themed items joining Animal Crossing: New Horizons for their Super Mario event this March, including a working Warp Pipe! This free update will bring costumes for Mario, Luigi, Peach and even Wario. Not to mention Mario-themed furniture items such as Thwomps, Blocks, Mushrooms, Coins and Warp Pipes to let you travel between two points in your island. Be sure to check out this Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mario Update this March!

MIITOPIA

Miitopia is an adventure RPG where you can cast your friends, family or your own creations in a hilarious adventure to defeat the face-stealing Dark Lord. Assign personality traits to your Mii characters, give them roles, and watch your characters come to life within your own fantasy adventure. Take on outlandish enemies in turn-based combat to level up your characters. Miitopia releases on May 21st, 2021!

PLANTS VS ZOMBIES: BATTLE FOR THE NEIGHBORVILLE

Plants vs Zombies: Battle for the Neighborville is launching in March for Nintendo Switch! Get ready for the battle of the ages against the undead and some seriously ferocious foliage on your Nintendo Switch console on March 19th.

FALL GUYS: ULTIMATE KNOCKOUT COMING TO SWITCH

The much-anticipated Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Consoles in Summer 2021! This online multiplayer boasts a battle through bizarre obstacles against hordes of up to 60 players until only one is crowned victor. Get ready for all out chaos!

STAR WARS: HUNTERS

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one! Star Wars: Hunters is an arena-based combat game coming to the Nintendo Switch console in 2021. Compete in galactic arenas inspired by iconic Star Wars locales and play as Bounty Hunters, Rebel Heroes, Stormtrooper’s and a diverse array of distinctive Star Wars Characters.

OTHER MENTIONS

- Pyra and Mythra join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!

- Project Triangle Strategy coming in 2022

- Knockout City, launching on Nintendo Switch on May 21st

- Apex Legends coming to Nintendo Switch on March 9th

Did you enjoy the Nintendo Direct? What Nintendo Switch games are you most excited to play?