Nintendo Direct June 2023: Every game revealed and shown
NintendoNintendo has officially announced the next Direct will air on June 21, 2023, so here’s how you can watch the event.
Typically, Nintendo holds three major presentations throughout the year with well-known game updates or announcements. With the massive launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, many fans wondered what Nintendo could have up its sleeve for the rest of 2023.
Additionally, some gamers suspect TotK could be the Nintendo Switch’s last major release before a follow-up console. However, the video game company has not revealed its next move beyond the six-year-old device.
Before the potential Switch 2 hits shelves, Nintendo gamers can see what’s coming up for the base console.
Every game shown at June 2023 Nintendo Direct
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet gave an updated look at its Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC. However, The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk still lack release dates – except for the Fall and Winter 2023 windows.
Sonic Superstars
Sonic Superstars is the latest sidescrolling adventure in the SEGA franchise where you can control the main hedgehog, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails. The title also has a local co-op system for four players and comes out sometime in Fall 2023.
Palia
Palia is a free-to-play sim game where you can grow crops and build houses among other activities. The adventure title launches sometime during 2023’s Holiday season.
Persona 5 Tactica
Persona 5 Tactica serves as a tactical spinoff of the base game and releases for the Nintendo Switch on November 17, 2023.
MythForce
MythForce takes inspiration from Saturday morning cartoons for its fantasy aesthetic. The rogue-lite arrives on Nintendo Switch at an unknown date in 2023.
Splatoon 3 Splatfest
The Nintendo Direct also announced Splatoon 3’s next Splatfest — and players are in for a sweet treat. The ice cream-themed event will run from July 14, 5 PM PT to July 16, 5 PM with the team options being vanilla, strawberry, and mint chocolate chip.
Detective Pikachu Returns
Prepare to solve more mysteries in the upcoming Detective Pikachu sequel. Detective Pikachu Returns hits shelves on October 6, 2023.
Super Mario RPG
The SNES game Super Mario RPG has received a remake for the Nintendo Switch – and fans cannot contain their excitement. You can begin to preorder Super Mario RPG on June 21 before it launches on November 17, 2023.
Princess Peach Game
While only featured briefly, Nintendo confirmed a Princess Peach-focused title would arrive sometime in 2024.
Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon
The Nintendo 3DS game Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon has also gotten a remaster for the Switch. However, the video game company did not announce a release date.
Batman Arkham Trilogy
Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham Trilogy is making its way onto the Nintendo Switch. Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Knight, and the DLC for all three titles come out in Fall 2023.
Gloomhaven
The dungeon-crawling game Gloomhaven will arrive on the Nintendo Switch on September 18, 2023.
Just Dance 2024
The Just Dance franchise has gained a 2024 edition featuring songs like Blackpink’s “How you Like That” and Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers.” Just Dance 2024 releases for the Nintendo Switch on October 24, 2023.
Silent Hope
The new JRPG Silent Hope follows heroes who can’t speak on a rescue mission. The game comes out on October 3, 2023.
Fae Farm
Fae Farm is another cozy game for Nintendo Switch players to enjoy. You can grab a copy of Fae Farm starting September 8, 2023.
Hot Wheels 2 Unleashed Turbocharged
You can begin racing in Hot Wheels Unleased 2 – Turbocharged starting October 19, 2023.
Manic Mechanics
Manic Mechanics is an Overcooked lookalike game that releases for the Nintendo Switch on July 13, 2023.
Mario Rabbids Spark of Hope DLC
Continue your adventure in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope with its The Last Spark Hunter DLC – which is available now.
Dragon Quest Monsters The Dark Prince
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is another entry in the Square Enix franchise. The monster-wrangling game will release on December 1, 2023.
Pikmin 4
Ahead of its July 21 release date, viewers have learned more aspects featured in Pikmin 4 — like Dandori Battles. Additionally, Nintendo revealed HD remakes of the first two Pikmin games – which are available now on the eShop.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1
The Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 contains three games from the franchise: Solid, Sons of Liberty, and Snake Eater. You can buy the trilogy in the Nintendo eShop starting October 24, 2023.
Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors will become playable on the Nintendo Switch on August 17, 2023. Originally a PC title, Vampire Survivors includes a four-player couch co-op among other features.
Headbangers Rhythm Royale
In Headbangers Rhythm Royale, you and 29 other pigeons compete against each other in a musical battle. You can grab a copy of the rhythm game starting October 31, 2023.
Penny’s Big Breakaway
Penny’s Big Breakaway is a new 3D platformer coming to Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2024.
Mario Kart DLC Wave 5
Ready your engines for Mario Kart 8’s next wave of DLC tracks before it launches sometime in Summer 2023.
Star Ocean The Second Story R
The Nintendo Switch has received a remake of Star Ocean The Second Story R. The Square Enix game will be available to download on November 2, 2023.
WarioWare Move it!
WarioWare Move It is the next party game for the Nintendo Switch. Start wiggling it through minigames on November 3, 2023.
Super Mario Bros Wonder
For the final game, Nintendo announced Super Mario Bros. Wonder — a huge 2D comeback for the franchise. The anticipated game will be available to purchase starting October 20, 2023. If you didn’t think Elephant Mario would be the last thing you see in the presentation, you’d be wrong.
That’s everything game announcement or update we received in the June 2023 Nintendo Direct. It’s time to start counting down the days until the next presentation.
