The presentation will primarily showcase games slated for release on the Nintendo Switch during the first half of 2023.
Nintendo has slated its first Direct of the year, which will primarily concentrate on games slated for the Nintendo Switch in H1 2023. The Direct can be viewed on February 8th at 5 PM ET on the company’s YouTube channel.
The content of the Nintendo Direct stream remains largely unknown, but speculations can be made based on available hints. There is a chance of getting a closer look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ahead of its May release, although its absence from the Direct would be unexpected. There are rumors that Nintendo may abruptly launch Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp after a prolonged delay due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and if true, it could make an appearance.
As the Mario movie is approaching, it’s possible that there will be news regarding the future of Nintendo’s iconic character on the Switch. The opening of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood is next week, so it’s likely that there will be a reference to it. There could be further information about Pikmin 4 and also Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, along with Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe which are planned for release this year.
Lastly, fans are hoping that this Direct will finally announce the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is expected to be released in the first half of 2023, after years of anticipation. Regardless, the wait for Nintendo’s announcement won’t be long.
