The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is here and there is a lot of expectation for what Nintendo will present at its already traditional event. This time, the focus is on what will be the year for Switch, a console that is in the sunset, and what will happen after the launch of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom which by the way gave a lot to talk about in the last hours.
As always, at LEVEL UP we have you covered with all the information and we welcome you to our summary of the Nintendo Direct for February 2023. Remember that it will be updated in real time and soon you will find the links to each note that accounts specifically of the video games that you liked the most.
Without further ado, it’s time to go with the information.
Pikmin 4 already has a release date
Pikmin It has earned its place among the IPs that Nintendo has released in the last 20 years and its niche of fans is waiting for the fourth installment. Well, finally there is light on the horizon and during the Nintendo Direct, the Japanese company presented a new advance and revealed that Pikmin 4 It will debut on Nintendo Switch on July 21.
Chart a mysterious planet with curious plantlike Pikmin that come in different types in #Pikmin4—like the brand-new Ice Pikmin! The capable canine, Oatchi, will also help to overcome big challenges.
Stay tuned for more Pikmin news! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/UDgi8AQvMW
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
The new expansion of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 she is ready
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 He continues to build his legacy and after a tremendous adventure, the players want more and Monolith Soft continues to indulge them. During today’s event, the content of Volume 3 was revealed, DLC that will arrive on February 15 with a new character, as well as new challenges to test the most experienced in this JRPG.
Let’s dance with the new installment of Friend’s Samba!
Finally someone thought of the Joy-Con motion controls outside of Nintendo and SEGA just gave us a blow to nostalgia with the announcement of Samba de Amigo: Party Central, rhythm game for Nintendo Switch that will be available this summer. There is no excuse, it is time to get your best moves.
Samba de Amigo has been reborn and is even groovier than ever! Move to the beat when Samba de Amigo: Party Central dances onto #NintendoSwitch this summer! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/ltoEhnfP4f
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania awaits you with a new challenge in a few weeks
The Nintendo Direct is being a parade of very interesting video games and of course there is information for Metroidvania fans, especially those who liked the proposal of Dead Cells. As reported, this title will have a crossover with castlevania and we already have a release date on consoles and PC. According to the presentation, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania It will debut on March 6.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC is arriving 6th March on PC & consoles! Slay the undead with classic weapons, meet famous heroes and confront Death & Dracula in epic boss fights. Pre-orders are available now on Switch & Epic. #deadcells #castlevania #nintendodirect #gaming pic.twitter.com/cvucAlOBV9
— Motion Twin (@motiontwin) February 8, 2023
The last cry of fashion in Fashion Dreamer
Gaming gives for all kinds of proposals and Marvelous surprised at the Nintendo Direct with the presentation of Fashion Dreamer a fashion simulator that will be available on Switch this year.
A Capcom cult classic comes back to life
The Nintendo Direct continues to amaze and Capcom took its turn to present the return of ghost trick a cult classic developed by Shu Takumi, creator of Ace Attorney. It is a remastered version of this investigation and mystery themed adventure work that will be available in the summer of this year.
Relive the cult classic mystery-solving adventure like never before!
Experience Ghost Trick all over again in the long-awaited remaster – by Director Shu Takumi, creator of the Ace Attorney series.
? Coming Summer 2023 – https://t.co/iH0DL9R6kQ pic.twitter.com/gL57hCnrfJ
— Capcom USA (@CapcomUSA_) February 8, 2023
Level-5 surprises with a new and attractive RPG
Level-5 is synonymous with quality and it always seems like an RPG developed by them. The Nintendo Direct was the perfect occasion to show his new project, DECAPOLICIZEa Japanese detective-themed RPG set in a futuristic setting that will be available this year.
Check out what’s new to splatoon 3
splatoon 3 continues to entertain millions of players and during the Nintendo event the content of its Expansion Pass was revealed, which will be available today and will guarantee the arrival of 2 waves of content, as well as many extras.
Purchase the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass later today, & Wave 1 arrives this Spring. After purchasing this DLC, players will receive access to bonus in-game currency, plus food and drink tickets. #NintendoDirect https://t.co/UF5WAfPuBn
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
Mickey and his friends on an adorable platformer
Disney video games from the 8 and 16-bit era live in the memories of many players, since in some cases they stood out for their proposals full of quality and fun. A new 2D platformer taps into that legacy with disney illusion island which will debut on July 28.
Join Mickey & Friends in a brand-new co-op 2D platformer adventure for 1-4 players and explore a mysterious island when Disney Illusion Island releases exclusively for #NintendoSwitch on July 28! #NintendoDirect
Pre-order today: https://t.co/iC8IMNrfqU pic.twitter.com/4bx391quCl
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
give a chance to OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
As it happened with its first installment, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II It seems like a role-playing and strategy game to enjoy on Switch and given the proximity of its launch, Nintendo has decided that players can try it with a demo that will be available from today on the eShop.
Octopath Traveler 2 demo out today pic.twitter.com/HvRTWIgr5k
—Wario64 (@Wario64) February 8, 2023
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp already has a release date
The war in Europe made Nintendo change the release date of Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp because it was considered that it was not the appropriate moment to launch a war strategy title, no matter how far away it was from the conflict. However, time has passed and it was finally revealed that this installment will debut on Switch on April 21.
Calling all strategy fans! Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp comes to Nintendo Switch on 4/21!
Join Andy, Max, Sami, and more in two full story campaigns, each one filled with colorful turn-based tactical action and go head-to-head in local and online play.https://t.co/da81X3BBIm pic.twitter.com/KD9QrloRpv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
Kirby preparing for its new release
The Nintendo Direct had a space for the most adorable and lethal little pink ball in the world of video games. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe It will be available on February 24 and if you want to try what it’s all about, you can do it with a demo available today in the eShop.
だ、大ニュースっ!!!
2 月 24日 (金) 発売 の 星 の カービィ カービィ wii デラックス 』は 、 新 モード「 」が 収録 さ れ て いる そうです!!
ストーリー モード クリア する と 遊べる 、 マホロア が 主人公 の 物語 と の! いったい 、 どんな 冒険 なる んでしょ う か…?#星のカービィWiiデラックス pic.twitter.com/eTyBmiuyJs— 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) February 8, 2023
The Game Boy is coming to Switch Online
The rumors turned out to be true and Nintendo confirmed that several Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games will be available on its Switch Online service. During the Nintendo Direct, the news that excited the fans who lived through those years was revealed and the best thing is that the respective applications and libraries of each system will be available starting today for subscribers of the Premium mode, that is, the Expansion Pack.
Game Boy games arrive to #NintendoSwitchOnline, and for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, Game Boy Advance games as well! Enjoy:#Tetris
Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
The Legend of Zelda: The Minishcap
and moreAvailable today! pic.twitter.com/X5Y9Yors3W
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
The origin of Metroid Prime is back
After years of speculation, Nintendo finally decided to silence the rumors and announced the release of the remastered version of Metroid Prime, a Nintendo GameCube classic that debuted in 2002. Are you dying to play it? Well, it’s already available on the eShop and its physical edition will debut on February 22.
Are you ready for 2 great JRPGs from the GameCube era?
The Nintendo Direct brought a lot of love for fans of role-playing games and at the event it was confirmed that 2 Monolith Soft installments will return. These are the 2 releases that the franchise had baten kaitos on GameCube, which will return in a remastered version that will debut in the summer of this year.
Experience a remastered collection of the classic RPGs that were originally released on Nintendo GameCube when Baten Kaitos Ⅰ & Ⅱ HD Remaster soars onto #NintendoSwitch this summer! #BatenKaitos pic.twitter.com/fAamd3U3EC
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) February 8, 2023
PROFESSOR LAYTON shows off his mysterious new adventure
video games of PROFESSOR LAYTON They are a delight and the franchise is more relevant than ever thanks to the fans that have been with it since its launch. During the Nintendo Direct we learned about his next adventure full of mystery PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World of Steam which is in development for the hybrid console.
Professor Layton is back to face new puzzles in PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World of Steam! Coming to Nintendo Switch. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/PuQsbrRMaS
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
Breathe easy, no delay for the new Zelda
In the last few hours, there was fear of a possible delay in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom due to strange activity in their pre-sales. However, Nintendo put an end to the uncertainty and reaffirmed that the new and long-awaited installment of the franchise will debut as announced, on May 12. He also took the opportunity to present the collector’s edition and an exciting trailer.
An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Watch the latest trailer to see what Link’s latest quest has in store, and the evil that awaits him… pic.twitter.com/b4p7auKMpQ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
In addition to the standard version, a collector’s edition of The Legend of #Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will launch on 5/12.
Please check with your local retailer for more information on availability. pic.twitter.com/rssi7iOZsj
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 8, 2023
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