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After the last showcase this past June, Nintendo fans got anotherNintendo Directtoday on June 16, 2025. The newest set of announcements had a mix of footage from previously revealed titles as well as world premieres for brand-new upcoming games.
In addition to the game trailers and announcements, otherNintendostreams have been announced forSuper Smash Bros. UltimateandAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Both directs will be streamed live in October. However, for now, here’s all of the titles showcased during the September 2021 Nintendo Direct.
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak
The first game shown off in this Sirect wasMonster Hunter Riseand it’s upcoming DLC expansion,Sunbreak. Nothing is really known yet regarding the plot behind this new story, as only a teaser was shown. It is curently set to release in summer 2022.
Mario Party Superstars
More footage has been released forMario Party Superstars, showing off its playable boards. While Space Land and Peach’s Birthday Cake were revealed in the first announcement trailer, Woody Woods, Yoshi’s Tropical Island, and Horror Land are now also confirmed to be in the lineup.
Minigame-only courses are also among the revealed aspects in this newest trailer. There are seven confirmed minigame courses, with players able to compare high scores online. All modes are additionally available for online play. The current release date forMario Party Superstarsis July 24, 2025.
Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars
Originally teased a few weeks ago, the worldwide trailer forVoice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roarspremiered during this Nintendo Direct. It takes the form of a tabletop card game in which characters, towns, and enemies are all represented by cards.Yoko Tarois the creative director behind the title, leading to a lot of speculation behind what this seemingly simple game has in store given his prior history with theNieRfranchise. It will be available on July 12, 2025.
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
A 2019 award-winning role-playing game by ZA/UM,Disco Elysiumwill be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This release will be theFinal Cut edition, which first released back in March 2021 for other platforms. Switch owners will be able to purchase the game digitally on June 12, 2025 and physically in early 2022.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Expansion Pass
Coming earlier than previously announced is the second wave of DLC forHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. In the footage shown,Purah and Robbieare new playable characters set to be available. Purchasing this wave of DLC will also give players access to a new story, stages, character actions, and one more playable character who has yet to be shown. It will release for players on Jul 18, 2025.
Chocobo GP
From Square Enix comes a newracing gamethat stars various characters seen throughout theFinal Fantasyseries:Chocobo GP. In it, players will race against their opponents with a variety of vehicles, use magic to hinder other racers, and use special character abilities to gain helpful advantages. This title is currently set to release sometime in 2022 for the Switch.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
One of the biggest titles to be revealed in this Nintendo Direct wasKirby and the Forgotten Land. This game has Kirby take on a brand-new dimension as he gains the ability to move freely in 3D around new environments, similar to that of 3DSuper Marioplatformers.
Many of Kirby’s classiccopy abilitieswere showcased throughout the trailer, with the new movement style affecting how these abilities work. It is unknown if the game will take the classic level approach or be more open-ended likeKirby and the Amazing Mirror. The current release plan has this game set to come out in spring 2022.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
A free update toMario Golf: Super Rushwas among the announcements during this Direct. The update includes Koopa Troopa and Ninji as playable golfers, as well as two new playable courses. As of this writing, the update is now available for download.
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Disney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition
Originally from the Nintendo 3DS library,Disney Magical World 2is set to be re-released for the Nintendo Switch asDisney Magical World 2: Enchanted Edition. In it, players can interact with Disney characters, create costumes and furniture, and explore different Disney worlds. It is currently set to release this holiday season.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Another re-release set to come to the Nintendo Switch isStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which will be available for the platform on August 01, 2025. This comes ahead of thenewKOTORremake, and pre-orders for the classicStar Warstitle are available now on the Switch eShop.
