Splatoon 2 now has a release date. Previously given a general “Spring 2017” window, the Switch title is now confirmed for July 21. Nintendo made the date known during its new Nintendo Direct broadcast just now.
We also have the following news about a new mode and amiibo:
Power Egg collecting is becoming popular among Inklings! Experience it in the new Salmon Run mode in #Splatoon2. pic.twitter.com/mW0YfrawOv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
It’s a scientific fact that new #Splatoon2 series amiibo figures will be released – Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid. pic.twitter.com/q6xfpJmG24
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
Befriend an amiibo character in #Splatoon2 and they’ll remember your favorite outfits, weapons, gear, and option settings. pic.twitter.com/ZDnfiqRtJ1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
#Splatoon2 rolls on to #NintendoSwitch July 21, and the new Splatoon 2 amiibo figures release that same day. pic.twitter.com/AxklTl3t5e
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
The next Ace Attorney game has been dated for Japan. The Great Ace Attorney 2 releases on August 3.
Here’s a look:
Lady Layton is just a little ways off, at least in Japan. Level-5 confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct that it’s set for July 20.
Here’s a new trailer:
Koei Tecmo has a new game on the way to Switch. Nights of Azure 2 is coming to the system, though it’s only been announced for Japan currently. View the trailer below.
Next month, Nintendo will begin to sell the Switch dock as a standalone item. Stores will begin carrying it on May 19.
Limited quantities of the standalone #NintendoSwitch dock will be available for purchase May 19th!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
Bandai Namco is gearing up to release a set of classic games on Switch. This summer, Pac-Man, Galaga, Splatterhouse, and more will be bundled into the Namco Museum. The title is out this summer.
Play PAC-MAN, GALAGA, SPLATTERHOUSE + more, anytime, anywhere, when NAMCO MUSEUM comes to Nintendo eShop on #NintendoSwitch this summer! pic.twitter.com/oo1Qr2QPRN
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
It was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct that Payday 2 is coming to Switch. Expect it later this year.
Get paid to be the bad guys in the intense four-player co-op action game PAYDAY 2. Open the vault on #NintendoSwitch later this year. pic.twitter.com/GIFMAjT1LW
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
THQ Nordic has revealed its first official games for Switch. Sine Mora EX, BattleChasers and Nightwar arrive this summer.
Diesel-punk shoot ‘em up Sine Mora EX is a stirring tale of honor and morality launching on #NintendoSwitch this summer. pic.twitter.com/9TS2XvILnT
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
Dive deep into the dungeons of BattleChasers: Nightwar & its turn-based combat when the game releases first on #NintendoSwitch late summer. pic.twitter.com/MNEloy0hxj
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
Ubisoft has a new game lined up for Switch. This fall, the publisher will release Monopoly on the system.
