Nintendo Direct September 2023 - Everything You Need to Know
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Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct presentation on September 14, 2023, which
focused on upcoming Switch games releasing this winter. The presentation lasted
for 40 minutes and featured a variety of new announcements, trailers, and
updates.
Here are some of the biggest announcements from the Nintendo Direct September 2023:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom received a new trailer and a
release date of November 10, 2023.
Metroid Prime 4 was finally unveiled, with a release date of February 24, 2024.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land received a new trailer and a release date of March 25,
2024.
Bayonetta 3 received a new trailer and a release date of April 28, 2024.
Pikmin 4 was announced, with a release date of May 26, 2024.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope received a new trailer and a release date of June
30, 2024.
Fire Emblem Engage was announced, with a release date of July 28, 2024.
In addition to these major announcements, the Nintendo Direct September 2023
also featured updates on a number of other upcoming Switch games, including:
Splatoon 3
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
No Man's Sky
Minecraft Legends
Sonic Frontiers
Disney Mirrormoon
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Overall, the Nintendo Direct September 2023 was a strong showcase for upcoming
Switch games. The announcements of Metroid Prime 4, Kirby and the Forgotten
Land, and Bayonetta 3 were particularly exciting, and the updates on other games
like Splatoon 3 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were also well-received.
Here are some additional details about the games that were announced or featured
in the Nintendo Direct September 2023:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the critically acclaimed
Breath of the Wild. It will feature a new story, new characters, and new gameplay
mechanics.
Metroid Prime 4 is the latest entry in the Metroid Prime series of first-person
shooter games. It will be developed by Retro Studios, the same team that
developed the original Metroid Prime trilogy.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a 3D platformer game in which Kirby explores a
mysterious world filled with forgotten ruins and new creatures.
Bayonetta 3 is the third entry in the Bayonetta series of action-adventure games. It
will feature new weapons, new enemies, and new gameplay mechanics.
Pikmin 4 is the latest entry in the Pikmin series of real-time strategy games. It will
feature new Pikmin types, new environments, and new gameplay mechanics.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a sequel to the 2017 crossover game Mario +
Rabbids Kingdom Battle. It will feature a new story, new characters, and new
gameplay mechanics.
Fire Emblem Engage is the latest entry in the Fire Emblem series of tactical role-
playing games. It will feature a new story, new characters, and new gameplay
mechanics.
The Nintendo Direct September 2023 was a great way to learn more about the
upcoming Switch games that fans can look forward to in the coming months. The
announcements of Metroid Prime 4, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Bayonetta
3 were particularly exciting, and the updates on other games like Splatoon 3 and
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were also well-received.