Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21 ", the latest installment of "Nintendo Direct", which delivers the latest information on Nintendo Switch, has attracted attention from all over the world every time, and this time it was broadcast from 23:00 (Japan time) on June 21, 2023 (Wednesday ). This time, it was broadcast from 23:00 ( Japan time) on June 21, 2023 (Wed.), which is an easy time to watch it in real time after work or before going to bed, so I am sure many people watched it. And since "Nintendo Direct" is always full of exciting announcements, this time too, there were many announcements that met or even exceeded everyone's expectations, so I would like to introduce what was announced at the "Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21"! I would like to introduce what was announced at "Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21"!
年内に発売予定のタイトル情報を中心に紹介!「Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21」が6月21日23時より放送決定!
There is a lot of information that was released for the first time! Here are some of the announcements!
Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21" was over 40 minutes long with a large volume of new information and additional information, focusing on the titles scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch in 2023! It was announced in advance that additional information on " Pikmin 4 ", which is scheduled to be released in a month, would be announced, but I didn't expect so many surprise announcements..! Here is a list of all the announcements made during the "Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21" in the order in which they were broadcast!
Pokémon Scarlet Violet and Violet: Treasures of Zero
The first part "Blue Mask" will be released in the fall of 2023, and the second part "Blue Disk" will be released in the winter of 2023! The additional content "Treasures of Zero" is available on My Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch! The price is 3,500 yen (tax included). The price is 3,500 yen (tax included). Please note that the corresponding content differs between Scarlet andViolet!
Sonic Superstars
Available Fall 2023!
Palia
Free to play (with some paid content), to be released in winter 2023!
Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Hot-blooded Hachamecha Festival!
It will be distributed in 2024!
Mario + Rabbids Galaxy Battle Adventure Pack #3
The third additional content, "The Last Sparks Hunter", will be available after the Direct! The "Adventure Pack", which includes the first 4 additional contents, is now available on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch! The price is 3,000 yen (tax included).
Fashion Dreamer
The release date is set for November 2, 2023 (Thursday)! The price is 6,578 yen (including tax) for both packaged and downloadable versions.
Gogei Katsudo Mametanuki no Bakeru: Oracle Matsuri Taro no Matsuri Nani! ~ ~
It is scheduled to be released in the winter of 2023! The price is 5,280 yen (including tax) for both packaged and downloadable versions.
Splatoon 3 7th festival will be held!
The 7th "Splatoon 3" festival will be held! The theme is " What do you think of ice cream? Vanilla vs Strawberry vs Chocolate Mint "! The theme is perfect for summer and will be held from July 15, 2023 (Sat) 9:00 to July 17, 2023 (Mon) 9:00.
Detective Pikachu is back!
It will be released on Friday, October 6, 2023, at a price of 6,500 yen (tax included)! Pre-orders are now open on My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! The game is also eligible for the " 2-for-1 Nintendo Catalog Ticket ", so Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are welcome to pre-order the game as well!
Super Mario RPG
The SFC classic "Super Mario RPG" is getting a Nintendo Switch makeover! The game will be released on November 17, 2023 (Friday) for 6,578 yen (including tax) for the package version and 6,500 yen (including tax) for the download version! The game is also eligible for the " 2 for 1 Nintendo Catalog Ticket ", so Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are welcome to pre-order the game there as well! In addition, we also have a new game starring Princess Peach! A remake of Luigi's Mansion 2, starring Princess Peach as the main character, is also in development and will be released in 2024, so look forward to more news!
FREDERICA
FREDERICA will be released on Thursday, September 28, 2023! Both package and download versions are 5,478 yen (tax included)!
Fae Farm
To be released in the winter of 2023!
The Game of Life for Nintendo Switch
Released on Friday, October 6, 2023! The price is 6,600 yen (including tax)!
Headbangers Rhythm Royale
It will be distributed on Tuesday, October 31, 2023!
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1
Released on Tuesday, October 24, 2023! Both package and download versions are 7,480 yen (tax included)! Pre-orders are now being accepted at My Nintendo Store or on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
Coming Soon! Software Lineup
- Combined Boys : June 29, 2023 (Thursday)
- Ghost Trick : June 30, 2023 (Fri.)
- Cho-Detective Case Files: Rain Code : June 30, 2023 (Fri.)
- Marie's Atelier Remake: The Alchemist of Saarburg : July 13, 2023 (Thu)
- CRYMACHINA / CRYMACHINA : July 27, 2023 (Thu)
- The Wonderful One: After School Hero : Available after Direct
Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Prince of the Demons and the Journey of the Elves
Released on Friday, December 1, 2023! Both the standard package version and the downloadable version are 7,678 yen (tax included)!
Pikmin 4
The latest game video is released! This title also unleashes the exploration of the night! Released on Friday, July 21, 2023! 6,578 yen (including tax) for the packaged version and 6,500 yen (including tax) for the downloadable version. Pre-orders are now being accepted at My Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! The game is also eligible for the " 2-for-1 Nintendo Catalog Ticket " offer, so Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are encouraged to take advantage of this offer as well! The HD versions of "Pikmin 1" and "Pikmin 2" will be available after the Direct! Each of them is priced at 3,000 yen (including tax) separately, but the set is 4,980 yen (including tax), which is a very reasonable price, so please be sure to check it out! In addition, we also have "Pikmin 4" and "Pikmin 4" for sale! The demo version of "Pikmin 4" will be distributed on June 29, 2023 (Thursday), so please look forward to it as well!
Persona 5 Tactica
Released on November 17, 2023 (Friday)! The price is 7,920 yen (including tax) for both packaged and downloadable versions.
Vampire Survivors
Released on August 17, 2023 (Thursday)! The price is 499 yen (tax included) for the download version!
Manic Mechanics
Released on Thursday, July 13, 2023! The price is 2,750 yen (tax included) for the downloadable version! Pre-orders are now available on the My Nintendo Store or the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
Momotaro Dentetsu World - The Earth revolves around hope! ~The Earth is turning with hope!
The release date has been set for November 16, 2023 (Thursday)! Both the packaged and downloadable versions will be priced at 6,930 yen (tax included).
Fate/Samurai Remnant
To be released on September 28, 2023 (Thursday)! The price is 9,680 yen (including tax) for both packaged and downloadable versions.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Course Addition Pass No. 5
Eight courses and three characters, including the completely new "Shabon Road" course and new characters "Boss Pacun," "Hanachan," and "Kamek," will be available in the summer of 2023!
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Released on November 2, 2023 (Thursday)! The price is 6,578 yen (including tax) for both packaged and downloadable versions.
Coming Soon! Software Lineup Part 2
- Disney Illusion Island - The Mysterious Adventures of Mickey & Friends : July 28, 2023 (Friday)
- Natsumon! Summer Vacation in the 20th Century : July 28, 2023 (Fri.)
- Bomb Rush Cyberfunk : August 18, 2023 (Fri.)
- Sea of Stars : August 30, 2023 (Wed)
- Samba DE Amigo: Party Central : August 30, 2023 (Wed.)
- Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster : September 14, 2023 (Thu.)
Super Dancing Maid in Wario
Released on November 3, 2023 (Friday, national holiday)! The price is 5,478 yen (including tax) for the package version and 5,400 yen (including tax) for the download version. Pre-orders are now being accepted at the My Nintendo Store or on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! The game is also eligible for the " 2-for-1 Nintendo Catalog Ticket " offer, so Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are encouraged to take advantage of this offer as well!
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The latest 2D Mario game will be released on October 20, 2023 (Friday)! The price is 6,578 yen (including tax) for the package version and 6,500 yen (including tax) for the download version. Pre-orders are now being accepted at the My Nintendo Store or on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! The game is also eligible for the " 2-for-1 Nintendo Catalog Ticket " offer, so Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are encouraged to take advantage of this offer as well!
There will also be information on the 40th anniversary of the NES and the new amiibo!
The 40+ minute broadcast was a lot of fun to watch, with a lot of information being revealed. Many titles from the Mario series, which is currently enjoying huge popularity, were announced, and personally, I was shaken by the announcement of the remake of the classic " Super Mario RPG"! Some of the announced titles are already available for purchase and some are already available for pre-order, so be sure to check out the My Nintendo Store as soon as possible! In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the NES on July 15, 2023 (Saturday), the " NES 40th Anniversary Campaign Site " will be launched. In addition, " Zelda " and " Ganondorf " from "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" will be released in the winter of 2023 as new amiibo, which is really exciting information. Please check out Nintendo's website for more information!