Nintendo has announced new games, updates, and features for the Nintendo Switch during its first Direct presentation since September 2019. Among the new releases are Pyra and Mythra for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, No More Heroes 3, and Mario Golf: Super Rush. Updates were also announced for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3, and a teaser was released for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel. Nintendo is also collaborating with Fortnite and hosting events for Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary. The presentation was well-received by fans looking forward to new content.
Nintendo Direct 2021: Nintendo Announces Exciting New Releases for Switch
The Announcement
On February 17, 2021, Nintendo held its first Direct presentation since September 2019. The presentation was filled with exciting news and announcements regarding new games, updates, and features for the Nintendo Switch.
The Games
Nintendo announced numerous new games that will be released for the Switch in the coming months. Some of the highlights include:
Pyra and Mythra in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The presentation opened with a trailer announcing the addition of Pyra and Mythra, characters from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game, to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. This is a highly anticipated addition for fans of the game, and they will be available for purchase in March.
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Nintendo has remastered The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, an action-adventure game originally released on Wii in 2011. The game has received upgraded graphics and controls for the Switch, and will be released on July 16, 2021.
No More Heroes 3
The third installment of the No More Heroes series is set to release on August 27, 2021. Players will once again take on the role of Travis Touchdown and engage in action-packed battles against an alien invasion.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Mario Golf: Super Rush is coming to the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2021, and will feature a brand new mode called “Speed Golf” where players race to complete the course while also competing against their opponents.
The Updates
Nintendo also announced updates and new features for some of their existing titles:
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
An update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be released in late February, adding festive items for the upcoming Mario-themed event, including clothing, decorations, and furniture. Another update is planned for March, which will introduce new features to the game.
Splatoon 3
Nintendo provided new details about Splatoon 3, a game that was first teased in a previous announcement. A new trailer revealed that players will be able to create their own character, select hairstyles, clothes, and more. The game is planned for release in 2022.
The Extras
In addition to game announcements and updates, Nintendo also talked about some other exciting features:
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel
Nintendo teased new footage from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, revealing that the game is still in development and is planned for release in 2022.
Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Events
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo announced a collaboration with the popular game Fortnite, as well as new events for other Mario games, such as Mario Kart Tour and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.
The Conclusion
Nintendo Direct 2021 was filled with exciting news and updates for fans of the Nintendo Switch. With new game releases, updates to existing titles, and other features in the pipeline, there is plenty to look forward to in the coming months.