Nintendo’s Direct event brought plenty of good news for Switch fans. Not only will they be able to buy a bunch of new Switch accessories soon, including a yellow controller, a Joy-Con battery pack, and standalone docks, but a number of new Switch games are about to be released soon as well. And that’s the really exciting part — the fact that prominent game franchises are going to make their debut on the Switch. Among them, we have Minecraft, Splatoon 2, and of course Mario Kart.
Of note, Prime subscribers can save 20% by pre-ordering a number of these games, and we’ve indicated all of the games that are currently available to order.
Arms
Arms
, set for a June launch, is a motion-based fighting game. Pre-order on Amazon and save 20% if you’re a Prime subscriber.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
doesn’t have a firm release date, but expect it to debut this summer.
Disgaea 5 Complete
RPG/strategy game Disgaea 5 Complete will be released on May 23rd.
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star
is coming out on July 25th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx4OUDuDGKc
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
We knew this one was coming, but Nintendo confirmed it. On April 28th, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be available for the Switch. Pre-order on Amazon and save 20%.
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition
Mark your calendars for May 11th, Minecraft fans, as that’s when the Switch Edition will drop. Pre-order on Amazon and save 20%.
Monopoly for Nintendo Switch
Yes, you can play Monopoly on the Switch. Well, not right now, but it’s coming this fall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=556y52Ws8Mc
Namco Museum
It’s not exactly a game, but Namco Museum will let you play a bunch of classics, including Pac-Man and many others.
Project Mekuru
This one doesn’t have a release date, but should be available from the eShop this summer.
Puyo Puyo Tetris
This puzzler is available right now if you’re a Tetris fan.
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition
You’ll have to wait until fall to get your hands on Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition for Switch.
Sine Mora EX
If you’re into side-scrolling shooters, Sine Mora EX is the game you’re waiting for, and it comes out this summer.
Sonic
Yes, Sonic games are hitting the Switch at some point this year, with Sonic Mania set for summer and Sonic Forces supposed to launch in the winter.
Splatoon 2
Coming on July 21st, Splatoon 2 will bring multiplayer shooter action to the Switch, complete with a new PvE mode. Pre-order on Amazon and save 20%.
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
Come May 26th, Ultra Street Fighter II will hit the Nintendo Switch complete with two new characters to explore. Pre-order on Amazon and save 20%.
