Here Is Everything Announced at Nintendo Direct 2019
Revealing an array of releases for its flagship Switch console.
Looking to round up the year strong, Nintendo recently held its annual Nintendo Direct presentation to announce the releases it has planned for the rest of 2019 and early 2020. The 40-minute long display saw a strong focus on the Japanese company’s Switch flagship console, more specifically SNES games, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and more coming within the next few months. Additionally, Nintendo confirmed the upcoming arrival of Overwatch, Star Wars Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast and Doom 64 for the Switch, along with new details for Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Catch everything announced at Nintendo Direct 2019 below.
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SNES Games Coming to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to gain access to a choice selection of classic Super Nintendo games September 5. Standout titles arriving include games include F-ZERO, Star Fox, Super Mario Kart, Super Mario World, Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members will have exclusive access to new SNES controllers which will be priced at $30 USD.
Recapture the original feel of these #SNES games with a wireless Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller! Coming soon to purchase as a special offer exclusively for paid #NintendoSwitchOnline members. pic.twitter.com/uIZ71whb5s
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 4, 2019
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate New Characters, Costumes, Stages & Game Modes DLC
Nintendo kicked off a roll-out of DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the arrival of new characters Banjo & Kazooie, along with the announcement of the upcoming arrival of Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury. Announcing more DLC content set to come, Nintendo gave fans some new Pokémon and Undertale (Sans!) with promises of five new characters and the return of the Home Run Contest game mode.
New Details for Pokémon Sword and Shield
Helping build anticipation around the upcoming titles, we got a better idea of the customization systems set to launch with the games. Notable elements include outfit customization, “Pokémon Camp” and “Curry Rice Mode” which allow you to play and eat with your Pokémon. New Generation 8 Pokémon Polteageistand Cramorant were also revealed.
Your #PokemonSwordShield adventure isn’t all about the battle skills, you’ve got to look the part too! In the Galar region you’ll be able to pick a wide variety of outfits. Plus, you can change your hairstyle or put on a little makeup. pic.twitter.com/SZMOVcWBTJ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 4, 2019
Pokémon Camp is also a great place to cook a well know Galar region dish: Curry Rice. The result of your Curry Rice will depend on the ingredients you use. With more than 100 types, each one you cook will end up in your Curry Dex! Cook them all to be a Curry Master! pic.twitter.com/C8NQJdEzko
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 4, 2019
Cramorant is a Flying & Water type Pokémon that will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It also has its own exclusively ability, Gulp Missile. Watch it use Surf or Dive in battle as it rises from the water, along with its catch. pic.twitter.com/LL9L7pRfXL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 4, 2019
Overwatch For Nintendo Switch Confirmed
Releasing October 15.
Wii Classic Xenoblade Chronicles Coming to Nintendo Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition set to release 2020.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 ScreamPark Multiplayer Mode
A new 2-8 multiplayer arena-style ghost battle mode which uses a single Joy-Con per player to launch soon.
Release of Super Kirby Clash For Nintendo Switch
A new free-to-start Kirby which features both single-player and multiplayer modes is available now.
Seiken Densetsu 3, Trials of Mana Release Date
The remake of the 1995 action role-playing game will be releasing April 24, 2020.
Return of The Obra Dinn Coming to Nintendo Switch
One of last year’s most lauded PC games will come to the Switch sometime this Fall.
Little Town Hero Release Date
The new GameFreak title will be releasing October 16.
Wii U Classic Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Coming to Nintendo Switch
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore will be releasing on the Switch with a new song and additional story element January 17, 2020.
Deadly Premonition Coming to Nintendo Switch With Upcoming Sequel
The Switch port Deadly Premonition Origin is available now, while Deadly Premonition 2 will arrive sometime early 2020.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Released for Nintendo Switch
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is available now.
Doom 64 For Nintendo Switch Release Date
The Switch port of the classic game is set to arrive November 22.
Tetris 99 2.0 For Nintendo Switch Release Date
The updated version will be released as a free update September 6 with new daily missions, “Invictus mode and more.
Star Wars Jedi Knight II Jedi Outcast Coming Nintendo Switch Port
A Switch port of the game will be arriving September 24.
Assassin’s Creed Rebel Collection Release Announcement
The rumored game which features both Rogue and Black Flag will be releasing on Switch December 6
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Updates
Nintendo revealed an update to the game’s crafting mode.
Rogue Company Reveal
The Hi-Rez Studios team-based shooter will hit the Switch sometime in 2020.
Another Daemon X Machina Demo
A new demo which offers an early look at the beginning of the game has been released ahead of the official September 13 drop.
