It was without doubt the biggest Nintendo Direct in the last 12 months with Nintendo announcing a bunch of new titles for next year, as well as a tonne of ports and third party games coming to Nintendo Switch in the near future.
They also revealed their plan for Nintendo Online, which is set to launch next week.
ANIMAL CROSSING SWITCH ANNOUNCED
Nintendo revealed that a brand new mainline game would come to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
Shake a tree in excitement! A new mainline game in the Animal Crossing series is slated for a 2019 release exclusively on #NintendoSwitch. pic.twitter.com/QAXT5tFIWd
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
LUIGI’S MANSION 3 IS COMING TO SWITCH
Luigi’s Mansion 3 will release on Nintendo Switch in 2019. Not a lot was revealed about the game, but it looks to be significantly better graphically than the previous two games in the series.
Luigi is back and ready to capture more ghosts in #LuigisMansion 3 (working title), launching exclusively for #NintendoSwitch in 2019! pic.twitter.com/qMcWAEeoAl
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
NEW SUPER MARIO BROS U DELUXE IS ON THE WAY
New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe will release on January 11th complete with 164 courses (Both New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U). It’ll include Mario, Luigi and Toad as well as Nabbit and Toadette, who can transform into Peachette by grabbing a Super Crown.
New #SuperMario Bros. U Deluxe comes down the pipe on #NintendoSwitch on 11/01. Enjoy 164 courses for up to four players anytime, anywhere! It also includes New Super Luigi U. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/NRUsNzN4gL
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 13, 2018
WIRELESS NES CONTROLLERS FOR SWITCH
Nintendo will release wireless NES controllers for Switch. You’ll get two controllers for $80 AUD. These can be used to play the 20 NES games that you’ll get with your Nintendo Online subscription.
As an exclusive offer for members of #NintendoSwitchOnline, these wireless Nintendo Entertainment System controllers for NES – Nintendo Switch Online can be ordered after the service launches. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/f4h56moel1
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
YOSHI’S CRAFTED WORLD IS THE SWITCH YOSHI GAME
Yoshi finally made a comeback. Nintendo announced that Yoshi’s Crafted World would release on Nintendo Switch in Autumn of 2019.
Explore a world crafted from household items like boxes and paper cups in #Yoshi’s Crafted World, launching on #NintendoSwitch in autumn 2019! pic.twitter.com/8PrSldODbQ
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
FINAL FANTASY GALORE
Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition as well as Chobo’s Mystery Dungeon will also come to the console. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered is also coming.
#FINALFANTASY is coming to #NintendoSwitch, kupo! Many titles from the legendary RPG series are coming soon, including FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE and FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION HD. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/8sxXMUjegJ
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE INFORMATION
Not a lot of new information was revealed about Nintendo Switch online, but Nintendo confirmed that they’d continue adding retro games to the service and that special promotions would be given to those that subscribe.
SUPER SMASH BROS ULTIMATE GETS A SWITCH AND ISABELLE
Nintendo revealed that Isabelle would come to Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a fighter and also revealed that a special edition Nintendo Switch would release on November 9th for $559.95.
New bundle approaching! This upcoming bundle will include a #NintendoSwitch system, Super #SmashBrosUltimate branded Joy-Con controllers and dock, as well as a download code for the game. Available 9/11. pic.twitter.com/1yQkkJpLxi
— Nintendo AU NZ (@NintendoAUNZ) September 13, 2018
Taking a break from assisting mayors and just being an all-around lovely pup, Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is joining the roster as a playable fighter in Super #SmashBrosUltimate! pic.twitter.com/YSVoYDkHRR
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018