Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura was announced for Switch during today’s Nintendo Direct, with plans for HD Rumble. The announcement video is included below.
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
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