Nintendo Direct 2023

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Everything announced at the February 2023 Nintendo Direct (Digital Trends)

Additionally, other upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusives Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and Pikmin 4 could ...

[You’re going to love new mech ability in Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/kirbys-return-to-dream-land-deluxe-preview/) [Advance Wars 1+2: Re-boot Camp gets new release date following Ukraine-related delay](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/advance-wars-re-boot-camp-release-date-direct/) [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: release date, trailers, rating, and more](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/breath-of-the-wild-2-release-date-trailer-story-news/) [Want to predict the next big Nintendo Switch game? On top of all that, Nintendo reaffirmed that the game will still release on May 12. This will be the first Nintendo Switch first-party game to cost $70. - We learned that Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass’ DLC Wave 2 will feature classic characters Hector, Soren, and Camilla. Nintendo also teased that The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Season, the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble would come to the service in the future. As expected, we got a lengthy look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom during this Nintendo Direct, as well as a better idea of what this game really is. During the Direct, Nintendo announced Metroid Prime Remastered for Nintendo Switch. [Pikmin 4 lets you ride a tiny Space Dog](#dt-heading-pikmin-4-lets-you-ride-a-tiny-space-dog) [Splatoon 3’s expansion pass brings us back to Inkopolis](#dt-heading-splatoon-3s-expansion-pass-brings-us-back-to-inkopolis) [Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp is finally coming out in April](#dt-heading-advance-wars-12-re-boot-camp-is-finally-coming-out-in-april) [Nintendo Switch Online is getting Game Boy and GBA games](#dt-heading-nintendo-switch-online-is-getting-game-boy-and-gba-games) [Metroid Prime Remastered is out today](#dt-heading-metroid-prime-remastered-is-out-today) [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom looks fantastic, costs $70](#dt-heading-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-looks-fantastic-costs-70) [Everything else](#dt-heading-everything-else) After an indefinite delay following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nintendo has finally revealed that Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp will be released on April 21. We also got a teaser for a new story set in an area that seems devoid of any color, titled Side Order. [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/breath-of-the-wild-sequel-gets-official-name-and-2023-release-date/) yet, highlighted upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusives like Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and [Pikmin 4,](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/pikmin-4-announced-launching-in-2023/) and featured the shocking reveal and shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered. We saw exactly what it means to play from a Pikmin’s perspective, as the camera was much closer to the playable character than in previous games.

Nintendo Direct: Every major game announcement in February 2023 (GamesHub)

The first major Nintendo Direct of 2023 arrived with plenty of solid surprises, including looks at upcoming games.

We Love Katamari is getting a new Nintendo Switch remaster, allowing players to roll, and roll, and roll, to their heart’s content. In this adventure, you’ll be able to take on a variety of jobs, and live your very own fantasy life. Next up, a new trailer for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe was revealed. It arrives later today on the Nintendo eShop. Next up, a new trailer for Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE was revealed. This game is retextured and rebuilt, and features new dual stick controls. It arrives in June 2023. Next up, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania got a new trailer. In this adventure, you’ll traverse a side-scrolling world filled with danger, unlock new abilities, and find secret areas. In this style adventure game, you’ll be able to create new looks, share them with your friends, and eventually become a renowned style influencer. Next up, Disney Illusion Island got a new trailer. Nintendo sure knows how to put on a show, and this latest one was no exception.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: Everything Announced Including ... (IGN)

It was an exciting show that gave us a brand-new look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered, the reveal of ...

The original We Love Katamari is getting the remaster treatment and will be released on Switch on June 2, 2023. Fans will be able to return to Dead Cells on March 6 and find that it has been invaded by the world of Castlevania. When Harmony is released in June, it will challenge players with tough choices and challenge of saving her world and Reverie. Fans will be happy to know that 24 of the games characters have also recieved new illustrations in-game. If that wait it too much to bear, a demo will be available on the Nintendo eShop later today. Later this year, Volume 4 of the Expansion Pack will arrive and will contain a new story scenario for players to experience. [Wave 4 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass will be released in Spring 2023](/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-wave-4-coming-soon-features-birdo) and adds a new course in Yoshi's Island and new racer in Birdo. The Game Boy Advance games that will be available at launch are The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. Fans will soon be able to jump back into Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and today's Nintendo Direct gave us another look at the remaster of the 2011 Wii title. Alongside seeing the familiar Pikmin that will be helping us out on our journey, we also got our first look at a dog-like creature named Oatchi who will be helping us on our journeys. Physical copies of the game will also be available on February 22. The collector's edition, on the other hand, will cost $129.99 and it includes a physical version of the game, an artbook, a Steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: How to Watch, Start Time, Zelda and ... (CNET)

The company promises 40 minutes about Nintendo Switch games, so you can expect to see Tears of the Kingdom.

The company announced its slate of releases for the first half of the year, [highlighting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](/tech/gaming/gnarly-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-trailer-revealed-at-nintendo-direct/), Pikmin 4 (which hits the Switch on July 21), and [Metroid Prime Remasted](/tech/gaming/metroid-prime-remastered-hits-the-nintendo-switch-right-now/). Super Mario Land 2, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Wario Land 3, Warioware Inc., and Mario Kart Super Circuit are some of the new games that are now available on the platform. That last title was a nice surprise -- made even sweeter by the fact that you can download it on the eShop right now.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: The Biggest Games And ... (GameSpot)

Zelda got its time to shine, but it was far from the only big game.

You and a friend can perform together in the "Love Checker" mode, and there is even a battle-royale-style multiplayer mode called World Party, which sees the lowest-scoring player dropped out of a game each round. Not only that, but this demo, which contains the first few hours of the game, will be transferrable to the full version of the game when it releases on February 24. [back on Nintendo Switch](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metroid-prime-remastered-coming-to-nintendo-switch-today/1100-6511343/), and it looks like a whole lot of work was put into making it look like it belongs on the newer hardware. Built specifically for the Switch, this new version has you use your Joy-Con controllers to match targets on the screen during each song, as well as for holding certain poses and dancing. However, what appears to be the big draw is the bizarre Wave 2 content, "Side Order." The Game Boy Advance titles require the Expansion Pass membership, and they include big names like Super Mario Advance 4 and WarioWare, Inc. The Game Boy titles, which are included in a standard Nintendo Switch Online membership, include Super Mario Land 2, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, and several others. [Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/game-boy-gba-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online-including-links-awakening-metroid-2/1100-6511299/) on Switch. Nintendo revealed that the game is The latest Nintendo Direct aired on February 8, and it was jam-packed with game announcements and news--both for brand-new games and for returning classics. Alongside the standard game's release on May 12, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will also get a collector's edition packed full of extra goodies. [coming out on July 21](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pikmin-4-shown-at-nintendo-direct-releasing-in-july/1100-6511325/), and it looks to build on the Pikmin formula with several new creatures.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: All Games Featured (ClutchPoints)

The Nintendo Direct on February 8 2023 featured a lot of highly anticipated games and informed us of the upcoming content for other games.

A brand new game from the creators of Life is Strange is coming to the Nintendo Switch. This game will be released on the Nintendo Switch on April 27, 2023. The Nintendo Direct for this month of February also gave a glimpse into Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE with a brand new trailer. This Nintendo Direct also featured a brand new game that has a similar theme to Animal Crossing. Sea of Stars is a brand new upcoming RPG on the Nintendo Switch and serves as a prequel to The Messenger. TRON: Identity will be released on the Nintendo Switch on April 2023. The Nintendo Direct gave a first look at it with a brand new trailer. The February Nintendo Direct also gave fans anticipating the new Kirby Remake a brand new trailer. The Nintendo Direct also featured Disney Illusion Island which is a co-op platformer game featuring the main cast of Disney. The Nintendo Direct also revealed that the Squid Sisters will be making a comeback with the first wave of DLCs. These games can be played through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription while those that have the Expansion Pack will be able to have access to the Game Boy Advance Games. The last entry in the Zelda franchise, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a critically acclaimed game that even went as far as to win Game of the Year.

Nintendo Direct February 2023: the biggest news and trailers (The Verge)

The February 2023 Nintendo Direct included news and trailers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, Advance Wars, ...

Etrian Odyssey made excellent use of the DS’s second screen — it was a map-drawing tool — so it’ll be interesting to see how these classics translate to a more traditional device. Beloved paranormal detective game Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is getting a new (after)life on the Switch, with a rerelease that’s due out in the summer — perfect for fans of both Phoenix Wright and lost spirits. But we got a fresh trailer for the next Zelda game, a surprise launch of the original Metroid Prime, a release date for Pikmin 4, and the addition of Game Boy games to the Switch Online subscription service. Nintendo’s subscription service just added another retro platform with titles from both the original Game Boy and the Game Boy Advance. The second wave will include a new single-player campaign called “Side Order.” The latest is very dramatic.