Today's Nintendo Direct promises to focus primarily on Nintendo Switch games releasing this winter (meaning between December 2021 and March 2022, to be precise). But what games are we likely to see? And above all, what do we want to see? While we all have our own personal wish lists of what we'd like to see Nintendo announce during its Nintendo Direct in September 2021 (some new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wouldn't hurt), we can make educated guesses, all in between. distorting the announcements of chimerical dreams that are not outside the realm of the possible. Since the show will be 40 minutes long, Nintendo has plenty of time to prepare some nice surprises. So let's list five Nintendo Switch games we want to see on Nintendo Direct in September 2021. Note that you can tune in to the Nintendo Direct at 3:00pm PT / 6:00pm ET / 11:00pm BST via YouTube. . nintendo channel.
Metroid Prime trilogy
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(Image credit: Nintendo) Rumors of a Metroid Prime trilogy refuse to go away, but could we have a reveal during today's Nintendo Direct? VentureBeat reporter Jeff Grubb has said that a Switch port of all three titles is ready for release, but Nintendo is waiting for the "right time" to release it. "The game is over and Nintendo is holding it back...whether Nintendo releases it now or later depends on other factors...", Grubb said in an episode of Giant Bomb. I think this game is in your pocket whenever Nintendo decides it's a good time, and Nintendo has been doing that a lot lately, so it's not unusual, it's not a sign that something bad is going on, it's not a sign of lack of confidence in Metroid... Nintendo can afford it and that's how they treat it. Grubb's prediction also matches what Game Informer editor Imran Khan said in 2019 (thanks, Nintendo Life). Khan has claimed that the Metroid Prime trilogy is "long overdue", but for whatever reason, Nintendo isn't quite ready to release it yet. Swedish retailer Inet also listed a Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch back in May of last year, adding further strength to rumors that a Switch release was imminent. However, we may not have a trilogy at all. Instead, industry insider Emily Rogers claims that Nintendo has been working on a remaster of Metroid Prime 1, to celebrate the game's 2022th anniversary in 8. “I don't know if we'll have a trilogy or just one. Reissue of the first game,” Rogers said. "I'm leaning towards the latter, but hopefully we get the former." All signs point to some kind of Metroid Prime release being real, but whether or not Nintendo will announce it during today's Nintendo Direct remains to be seen. With Metroid Dread don't release it before the Nintendo Switch OLED on October 2022th, this will be the ideal moment to announce a release date in XNUMX for the Prime trilogy, plus many fans discover the Metroid series for the first time.
Splatoon 3
After its initial announcement in February, Nintendo didn't share any more information about Splatoon 3, though we do know it's slated for a release sometime in 2022. The third installment of Nintendo's colorful multiplayer shooter sees the Inklings in a fully-fledged setting. again, the Splatlands. but details are scant at this time. We know the game will feature its iconic Turf War mode, where two teams fight to claim as much of the map as possible while holding off opponents, but we expect to see some new modes and hopefully some quality of life improvements. that the players demanded. This Nintendo Direct seems like the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at what players can expect from Splatoon 3, so let's cross our tentacles and hopefully that happens.
Hollow Knight: Silk Ridge
We've been patiently waiting for a release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong for some time now, but there's still no firm date in sight. The sequel to the exceptional Hollow Knight allows players to take on the role of Hornet, the protector princess of Hallownest from the first game. With a whole new world to explore, brutally difficult boss fights, and countless secrets to uncover, the second game from developer Team Cherry continues to look like a forbidden fruit that we can't wait to try.
N64 Games for Nintendo Switch Online
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(Image credit: Avenir) Okay, we know we said five games, but we'd love to see Nintendo release a shipment of N64 games on its online service for subscribers to play. A new Switch controller FCC filing was recently spotted, which could suggest a Nintendo 64-exclusive controller will be released and only serves to reinforce the rumours. The N64 has a treasure trove of classic titles that we'd love to relive anytime, anywhere (and with anyone), but we just hope that if an announcement happens, Nintendo doesn't insist on leaking one. Or two titles in the service every few months. Even if we were to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, and Mario Tennis for the umpteenth time, if Nintendo were to put N64 games on its online service, it would no doubt encourage more than a few people to sign up. We include.
Breath of the Wild 2
Will we see Breath of the Wild 2 in Nintendo Direct today? It's a question that's probably on everyone's lips, as there's no question that a sequel to Link's outdoor adventure is one of the most anticipated games on Switch. Unfortunately, we're not entirely convinced that Nintendo will use this Direct to reveal more information about the game, as any in-depth analysis would likely be recorded for a dedicated presentation. The game was last on display during Nintendo's E3 2021 presentation, so it's unlikely the company held anything back. A solid release date for Breath of the Wild 2 would be greatly appreciated, however, as the game now has a vague 2022 release date after surpassing its 2021 target.