Nintendo Direct February 2023: Every game revealed and shown
The Nintendo Direct in February 2023 is happening, and here’s everything you need to know how to tune in or stream the latest show.
For the last three years, Nintendo hashosted a Direct streamin the month of February. The company’s last Direct took place inSeptemberand delivered plenty of big hitters. We finally got a release date for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a first look at the next Fire Emblem series entry, and a long-awaited announcement for Pikmin 4.
Historically February Directs reveal Nintendo’s slate of games coming over the summer and give a glimpse at what’s coming during the upcoming holiday season. In 2022, Nintendo announced Kirby, the Forgotten Land, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Pass, for example.
Nintendo has announced that a brand new Direct presentation will be happing in February 2023, and here are all the details.
Every game shown at February 2023 Nintendo Direct
Pikmin 4 gameplay and release date
Nintendo Direct kicked things off with a brand new gameplay showcase for the upcomingPikmin 4. Perhaps the biggest reveal, though was the confirmation of the release date, which is July 17, 2025.
Xenoblade expansion trailer
A newtrailerfor the upcomingXenoblade 3 expansion DLCwas also shown at Nintendo Direct.
Sambra de Amigo: Party Central release window
Sambra de Amigo, a movement-based game which gets you to move to the beat, dropped its newtrailerand a release window of Summer 2023.
We also got a firm release date for the upcomingDead Cellsgame. Players can return to Castlevania on July 13, 2025.
TRON: Identity trailer reveal
A newtrailerfor the upcoming TRON: Identity also dropped at Nintendo Direct. Set in the same universe as the iconic movies, players can solve the puzzles and navigate the digital world beginning in April.
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Ghost Trick HD remaster announced
Players will be able to relive the classic 2010 mobile gameGhost Trick: Phantom Detectivewhen it arrives to the Switch inSummer 2023.
Splatoon 3 DLC waves 1 & 2 revealed
Splatoonfans have been waiting patiently for the new waves of DLC and they are on the way soon. Wave 1 will be dropping in Spring 2023, with Wave 2 scheduled for some time in the future.
Disney Illusion Island trailer and release date
Fans of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck can play as these iconic characters when platformer Illusion Island drops onJuly 28. Check out the newtrailerbelow!
Fire Emblem Engage second wave
The second wave of DLC for theFire Emblem Engageexpansion pack was also revealed at Nintendo Direct.
Harmony: The Fall of Reverie trailer
The newest game from Life Is Strange developer Don’t Nod, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie was shown for the first time at Nintendo Direct.
Octopath Traveler II demo launch
Before the full launch of Octopath Traveller II, a demo wasannouncedto become available on the Nintendo Shop beginning today,February 8.
Katamari Damacy Reroll + Royal Reverie announcement
In a new trailer, Bandai Namcoannouncedthat players can keep on rolling with the remakes of Katamari Damacy REROLL and Royal Reverie coming to the Switch onJune 2, 2023.
Sea of Stars release date and demo
From the creator of The Messenger,Sea of Starswill let players explore a gorgeous pixelated world with turn-based combat. A demo will be available for the Switch on February 8, but the game will release in full onAugust 29.
Etrian Odyssey Origins collection revealed
A surprise reveal, the first threeEtrian Odysseygames will be coming to the Switch in a new Origins Collection onJune 1.
Advance Wars release date revealed
After lengthy delays, theAdvance Warsremakes for the Nintendo Switch finally have a release date ofApril 21, 2023.
Kirby Return to DreamLand Deluxe remake revealed
Another classic Nintendo remake was revealed at the Direct presentation, withKirby Return to DreamLand Deluxgetting a new trailer highlighting Magolor and getting a release date ofFebruary 24, 2023.
Classic Gameboy games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Perhaps the biggest reveal of the day was the announcement that select classic Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, and Gameboy Color games will be available on theNSO store.
Metroid Prime Remastered trailer
Metroid fans may be disappointed that there was no announcement of Metroid 4, but they had their appetites sated by therevealof aremastering of the classic Metroid Prime.
Master Detective Archives: Raincode release date
Another highly-anticipated adventure game, Master Detective Archives: Raincode has a confirmed release date ofJune 30, 2023. See the fullgameplay trailerbelow.
Baten Kaitos I & II remaster revealed
Originally rumored to be a remake, two of Monolith Soft’s RPGs Baten Kaitos I & II will be receiving a remaster for the Switch, according to the latesttrailer. The game will be available inSummer 2023.
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam announced
A new installment in the Professor Layton series, The New World of Steam will offer new puzzles for eager players to solve when the game drops. See thetrailerbelow.
Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time announced
A sequel to the 2012 Fantasy Life has been announced for the Switch from developer Level-5 withFantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time, coming in2023.
Mario Kart 8 Booster Pass DLC wave 4 trailer
More DLC is coming toMario Kart 8 as the Booster Pass DLC’s fourth wave of contentwill bring the new map Yoshi’s Island and new playable character Birdo.
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gameplay trailer and release date
This Nintendo Direct ended with a bang, as fans finally got the official release date forLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomalong with a brand new gameplay trailer. The game will release for the Switch on June 19, 2025.
