It’s always a great day to be a gamer, but today is especially good to be a Nintendo fan. The company just held its latest Nintendo Direct where it announced some exciting games for the Switch. What was announced? What should you be excited about? Let’s dive in! Here are the top announcements during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct.
The showcase featured a full 40 minutes of announcements for the Nintendo Switch. Some of the games were surprises like a new Super Mario Bros. game (we’ll get to that later in the article). Other games are long-awaited titles (like the fourth installment to a certain adorable gaming franchise).
June 2023 Nintendo Direct rundown: Major announcements
Let’s start off with some of the headlining announcements. These are games that really stole the show and are sure to get the majority of the fans jumping to click the Pre-order button.
Pikmin 4
It’s been nearly 10 years since the last Pikmin game graced us, and we were all wondering when the next one was going to come. Well, Nintendo finally dropped the trailer for this Pikmin 4.
In this game, you’ll crash land on a strange new world (familiar, huh?) and meet the plant-like creatures called Pikmin. You’ll gather and use the Pikmin to perform tasks and solve puzzles. As you explore, you’ll find different pieces to repair your ship and eventually leave the planet.
New additions to the franchise include a new canine creature called Otchi who will be crucial to your journey. Also, for the first time, you’ll be able to explore at night.
Launch: July 21st, 2023.
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Hidden Treasures of Area Zero
This is a new DLC pack released for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It’s called “Hidden Treasures of Area Zero”, and it involves two new adventures. The first one is called The Teal Mask, and it takes place during a festival in the countryside. On the opposite side of the coin, the second adventure, “The Indigo Disk” takes place in a futuristic academy.
Information on these paid DLC packs will come out in the future.
Launch: TBA
Super Mario RPG Remake
If you enjoyed  Super Mario RPG back in the SNES days, then you’ll be excited about this upcoming title. This is a from-the-ground-up remake of the original game, so the graphics, animations, music, and everything else have been revamped for the Switch.
While this is a remake, it will still play faithful to the original installment. So, you’ll still embark on an adventure with turn-based combat and all of the original characters.
Launch: November 17th, 2023
Upcoming unnamed Peach game
During the presentation, the company showed off some footage of a new adventure surrounding Princess Peach. It looks like it takes place on a stage as if it’s all a play. She uses some light magic attacks and it seems that something special happens to her when she stands on a particular spot on the stage. It was only a teaser, so there’s not much information available.
Launch: Sometime next year
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
This is the next 2.5D Super Mario Bros. adventure. Just like the Super Mario Bros. games we’ve grown up with, you’ll be running through different levels with a plethora of different characters from the franchise.
As you play, you’ll pick up different powers that will have certain effects. Since this is a new game, the company is introducing some new items. Starting off with the Wonder Flower, this will open up a completely different version of the stage where a bunch of wild and crazy things happen. This is the headlining feature of this game.
Also, there’s a new mushroom that will turn Mario into an elephant. So, there’s that. Also, along the way, you’ll see different talking flowers.
Launch: October 10th, 2023
Here are the other exciting announcements
Now, let’s get into some more exciting announcements from the company.
Sonic Superstars
We’ve been talking about a lot of Mario stuff, but our boy Sonic isn’t exactly empty-handed. Nintendo announced that Sonic Superstars will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in the fall this year.
It’s an all-new adventure where you can play as either Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy. You’ll be racing through different beautiful worlds while discovering some new powers. Also, for the first time in the series, there’s four-person multiplayer.
Launch: Sometime this Fall
Persona 5 Tactics
Sonic Superstars wasn’t the only SEGA title announced. Those who love Persona will love the new turn-based spin-off of Persona 5. In this game, your team finds themselves in an unfamiliar world. There, they meet a person named Erina who’s fighting off an army that’s trying to invade that world.
Launch: November 17th, 2023 (Pre-orders start today)
Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon remastered
The second installment in the Luigi’s Mansion series is going to be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. It will have improved visuals that will utilize the more powerful hardware.
Launch: Sometime next year
Detective Pikachu Returns
The popular game that spawned a popular movie is back. Detective Pikachu Returns takes you on a new adventure with your adorable Pikachu who loves coffee. More information will come out in the future.
Launch: TBA
Batman Arkham Trilogy
The smash-hit Batman Arkham series of games is now making its way to the Switch (well, most of them). This is a pack of three games: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight. Batman: Arkham Origins is not part of this package, as it’s not a part of the trilogy. The games will involve all of the DLC, as well.
Launch: Sometime this Fall
Mario + Rabbids: The Last Spark Hunter
There’s a new DLC for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks Of Hope. In the DLC, your team of characters happens upon a musical planet. There, they’ll fight off new enemies and discover new wonders.
Launch: Available now
Vampire Survivor on Switch
The hit game Vampire Survivor is officially launching on the Nintendo Switch. This is a survivor game where you’re facing hordes of terrifying monsters. You’re tasked with surviving 30 rounds of increasing enemies. As you play, you’ll gather different items that will aid you in the battle. However, that might not be enough.
Launch: August 17th, 2023
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
This is a new game that puts a different spin on the Dragon Quest series. In this game, your character is cursed and unable to fight monsters. So, they need to become a monster wrangler. They’ll collect and fuse different monsters to use them in the battle against other monsters.
Launch: December 1st, 2023
Watch the event
There are more exciting announcements explained in the presentation. You can check out the rest of the announcements by watching the video below.

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