Everything announced at Nintendo Direct February 2023

NINTENDO’s February 2023 Direct was one of its strongest ever, showcasing over 50 games that are coming this year.

The Switch will receive an exceedingly strong lineup this year, including both big-hitting first-party games and indies.

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There were a number of games we’ve never seen before as well as updates on games we want to try.

Here is every game that was shown at Nintendo Direct February 2023.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: Available now

One of the biggest surprises of the Direct was the number of games that were available immediately after the show.

The biggest announcement was Metroid Prime Remastered. This is a GameCube game that is a fan-favourite title from the series.

A number of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are coming to Nintendo’s subscription service.

This includes a number of games from Nintendo’s most popular series Zelda, Mario, and Kirby.

Demos & DLC

Octopath Traveler 2 – demoSea of Stars – demoKirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – demoFire Emblem Engage DLC

Game Boy & Game Boy Advance

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare – Game BoyGame & Watch: Gallery 3 – Game BoyGargoyle’s Quest – Game BoyKirby’s Dream Land – Game BoyZelda Link’s Awakening DX – Game BoyMetroid 2: Return of Samus – Game BoySuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game BoyTetris – Game BoyWario Land 3 – Game BoySuper Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 – Game Boy AdvanceWarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames – Game Boy AdvanceKuru Kuru Kururin – Game Boy AdvanceMario Kart: Super Circuit – Game Boy AdvanceMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga – Game Boy AdvanceThe Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap – Game Boy Advance

Full game releases

WBSC eBaseball Power ProsMetroid Prime Remastered

Nintendo Direct February 2023: February & Spring 2023

Nintendo’s spring lineup relies on the strength of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is the only game being released in May.

There are a number of other strong releases including Octopath Traveler 2 and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe.

Advance Wars also finally has a release date after a long delay.

February

Blanc – February 14, 2023Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Volume 3 – February 15, 2023Tales of Symphonia Remastered – February 17, 2023Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – February 24, 2023Octopath Traveler 2 – February 24, 2023

March

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania – March 6, 2023Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon – March 17, 2023Have a Nice Death – March 22, 2023

April

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection – April 14, 2023Minecraft Legends – April 18, 2023Advance Wars 1+2: Reboot Camp – April 21, 2023Omega Strikers – April 27, 2023Tron: Identity – April 2023Disney Dreamlight Valley Realm Update – April 2023

May

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – May 12, 2023

Spring

Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass Wave 1 – Spring 2023Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC Wave 4 – Spring 2023

Nintendo Direct February 2023: Summer 2023

More games will likely be announced before the end of summer, but there are already a number of big games to look forward to.

Pikmin 4 is the standout from the summer lineup, and fans are excited to see a return to the series.

There were also some surprises in Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and We Love Katamari Reroll.

June

Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection – June 1, 2023We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie – June 2, 2023Master Detective Archives: Rain Code – June 30, 2023Harmony: The Fall of Reverie – June 2023

July

Pikmin 4 – July 27, 2023Disney Illusion Island – July 28, 2023

August

Sea of Stars – August 29, 2023

Summer

Samba de Amigo: Party Central – Summer 2023Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective HD – Summer 2023Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster – Summer 2023

Nintendo Direct February 2023: 2023 and later

The biggest announcement from the rest of the year is the return of Professor Layton. 

Layton’s last main series game was released in 2013 for the Nintendo 3DS.

While there have been spin offs since then, people are excited for Layton’s full return.

Fashion Dreamer – 2023Decapolice – 2023Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – 2023The Pokémon Trading Card Game – Game BoyThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages – Game BoyThe Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons – Game BoyGolden Sun – Game Boy AdvanceFire Emblem – Game Boy AdvanceProfessor Layton and The New World of Steam – Release date unknown

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.

 

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