Nintendo’s jam-packed September Direct just finished and there was a lot to take in over the 35-minute long presentation. There were tonnes of brand new game announcements for 2018 and 2019, along with information about Nintendo Switch Online as well as some recaps of previous news.
The presentation started with a reveal of Luigi’s Mansion 3, we got news of a new RPG from Pokémon studio Game Freak called Town and there was an abundance of Final Fantasy games. We even got a look at some new bundles and accessories with wireless NES controllers for Nintendo Switch Online and a Super Smash Bros. limited edition console was unveiled.
Alongside all the new games announced, Nintendo also revealed updated for Splatoon 2 and Mario Tennis Aces. Topping off the show was the announcement that Isabelle from Animal Crossing would be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the surprise announcement of a new Animal crossing coming in 2019.
Here are all the games that were featured in the Direct:
| Game | Console | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn | 3DS | 2019 |
| Mario and Luigi: Bowsers inside story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey | 3DS | January 11th 2019 |
| Luigi’s Mansion | 3DS | October 12th 2018 |
| Yokai Watch Blasters: Red Cat Corps | 3DS | Available now |
| Yokai Watch Blasters: White Dog Squad | 3DS | Available now |
| Luigi’s Mansion 3 | Switch | 2019 |
| Animal Crossing for Nintendo Switch (working title) | Switch | 2019 |
| New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | Switch | January 11th 2019 |
| Yoshi’s Crafted World | Switch | Spring 2019 |
| TOWN (Working title) | Switch | 2019 |
| Katamari Damacy REROLL | Switch | Winter 2018 |
| Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition | Switch | 2019 |
| Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD | Switch | Available now |
| World of Final Fantasy Maxima | Switch | November 6th 2018 |
| Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY! | Switch | Winter 2018 |
| Final Fantasy VII | Switch | 2019 |
| Final Fantasy IX | Switch | 2019 |
| Final Fantasy Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster | Switch | 2019 |
| Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age | Switch | 2019 |
| Super Mario Party | Switch | October 5th 2018 |
| Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Switch | November 16th 2018 |
| Asmodee Digital Tabletop Games | Switch | December 2018 |
| Daemon X Machina | Switch | 2019 |
| Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle | Switch | Winter 2018 |
| Cities: Skylines | Switch | Available Today |
| Mega Man 11 | Switch | October 2nd 2018 |
| Sid Meier’s Civilization VI | Switch | November 16th 2018 |
| Diablo III Eternal Collection | Switch | November 2nd 2018 |
| Starlink: Battle for Atlas | Switch | October 16th 2018 |
| The World Ends With You: Final Remix | Switch | October 12th 2018 |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country | Switch | September 21st |
| Warframe | Switch | November 20th 2018 |
| NBA 2K19 | Switch | Available Now |
| NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 | Switch | Fall 2018 |
| Just Dance 2018 | Switch | September 28th 2018 |
| Team Sonic Racing | Switch | Winter 2018 |
| Lego DC Super-Villains | Switch | October 16th 2018 |
