A Nintendo Direct Mini focused on third-party developers has been released today and there was news for almost everyone.
Fans who have long waited for Persona 5 to arrive on Switch finally got their wish, and some, while developers like Square Enix, Capcom, Ubisoft and even Valve showed off some new games that will hit the Nintendo console .
Here’s everything he announced during the Nintendo Direct Mini:
Person 5 Royal, Person 4 Golden and Person 3 Portable to Switch
Recent Persona games, including Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable, will finally hit Nintendo Switch. Following the news that the popular JRPGs will arrive on Xbox and PC, Atlus announced that Persona 5 Royal will arrive on Switch on October 21, and that Persona 4 Golden and P3P will arrive soon. All three games will be in Full HD and will include voice acting in English and Japanese. But keep in mind that all three games will be sold separately.
The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy collection has been announced
The popular Mega Man Battle Network series arrives on Nintendo Switch with a new package that combines all ten games. The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy collection will also include a new art gallery and a music library mode. The collection will arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2023 and will be sold in two parts if purchased digitally.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope gets release date
The sequel to Mario + Rabbids has had a new look today in a game overview trailer, which included the introduction of Bowser as a playable character. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope will premiere on Nintendo Switch on October 20 and tomorrow there will be an in-depth stream with more information.
Portal: Companion Collection arrives at Switch today
The critically acclaimed Portal series will hit Nintendo Switch today. Use the reliable Portal gun to solve inventive environmental puzzles trying to escape the twisted Aperture Labs and its AI ruler GLaDOS. Portal 2 will still include local, split-screen, online multiplayer.
Nier: Automata The End of YoRHa Edition arrives at Switch
Nier: Automata is also heading to the Nintendo Switch. This epic action RPG has been praised as one of the best role-playing games of the last decade, set against the backdrop of an eternal war between androids and machines. The Nintendo Switch version will include all of the previously released DLC, as well as exclusive Switch costumes when it comes out on October 6th.
Harvestella – Announcement of the new game
Square Enix announced a new game that combines the fantastic RPG worlds of the developer with the Stardew Valley lifestyle simulation game. Play as a villager and collect materials, cultivate a farm and prevent the Quietus, the season of death, from destroying your idyllic life. Harvestella will premiere on November 4.
Back on Monkey Island comes to consoles first on Switch
The new sequel to the Monkey Island series will hit consoles for the first time on Nintendo Switch in 2022. As announced on the Nintendo Direct Mini, Ron Gilbert’s new Monkey Island puzzle game will see the return of fans’ favorite characters and will evolve the classic point-and-click game.
Super Bomberman R 2: New game announced
A new Bomberman game for Nintendo Switch was announced. The new castle mode allows teams of up to 15 players to head to a treasure chest, while one player acts as a defender to try to stop them. You can also create and share custom battle stages. Super Bomberman R 2 will arrive on Nintendo Switch in 2023.
LIVE A LIVE – The demo has been announced
The classic cult role-playing game arrives on Nintendo Switch with a new HD-2D look. Although the full game will be released on July 22, a demo will be released today that includes three chapters in the Nintendo eShop. These chapters include Imperial China, Twilight of Edo Japan, and The Distant Future.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak – Roadmap Revealed
Capcom detailed its roadmap for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion. Along with the new mass expansion, Capcom revealed that in August 2022 a free title update will be released with Seething Bazelgeuse, with more free title updates in the fall, winter and 2023.
Sonic Frontiers: game trailer
The free roaming Sonic Frontiers is also coming to the Nintendo Switch and we have a new look at its combat in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini.
Minecraft Legends: new trailer
The Minecraft Legends action and strategy spin-off will hit Nintendo Switch in 2023. Control a hero and team up with allies as you travel the world of Minecraft, which is under the invasion of monsters.
White
Play as a puppy and a wolf who must work together to find their way home in the snow. Described as an emotional adventure, White is completely text-free, so anyone can experience this story. Play with a friend in a local co-op or online when Blanc premieres in February 2023.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
A life simulation game set in a world full of popular Disney and Pixar characters. Explore the world and create a life while cultivating, cooking and interacting with famous people. Disney Dreamlight Valley will premiere on September 6 in Early Access.
Dragon Quest Treasures
The latest Dragon Quest spin-off will be released on Nintendo Switch on December 9th. Play as Eric and Mia, who can team up with monsters and use their treasure tracker to find the buried loot.
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
A new roguelite action game titled Little Noah: Scion of Paradise will be released later today on Nintendo Switch. Play as Noah, who along with his cat Zipper must explore ancient ruins, recruit allies and fight enemies and bosses. But if you are defeated, you will have to start all over again.
RPG Time: The Legend of Wright
Kenta is an aspiring game creator who is working on his first hand-drawn role-playing game, The Legend of Wright. Play with the Kenta notebook with over 200 pages with puzzles to solve, draw and erase. RPG Time will be released on Nintendo Switch on August 18th.
Lorelei and the laser eyes
A surreal puzzle mystery game that evokes the golden age of detective mystery novels. The puzzle adventure game will hit consoles for the first time on Nintendo Switch in 2023.
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
The famous Japanese pet Doraemon stars in a new game where players can harvest crops, care for animals and use Doraemon’s secret devices. Spend time with your friends and build a ranch in the Doraemon life simulator that will arrive on Switch in 2022.
Pac-Man World Re-PAC
A remake of Pac-Man World will arrive on Nintendo Switch on August 26th. This 3D Pac-man game features the iconic character, who must rescue his family after they are taken to Ghost Island.
RAILWAY GRADE
A railroad management game in which players will build rail systems that can better transport cargo and keep the economy moving. Railgrade will launch on Nintendo Switch this fall.
Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump + Dimensions
He plays as a child who recently moved to Japan without friends. Damien chooses to live in his imagination as the superhero Captain Velvet Meteor who joins with his favorite manga characters to help him escape from a mysterious world. Captain Velvet will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 28th.
MattTM Kim is IGN’s news editor. You can contact him @lawoftd.