Nintendorecently published a post highlighting some of the big Nintendo Switch games announced for 2023 so far, particularly focused on titles releasing in the first half of 2023. Similar to its competition,Nintendohas yet to reveal much of its plans for the second half of 2023, but more information on that front should come to light later in the year.
While Nintendo’s full slate of new games for 2023 is still a mystery, the company does have plenty of titles that have been announced for its home console/handheld hybrid. This includes third-party, multi-platform releases, as well as first-party exclusive games. Assuming all thegames announced for the Switch in 2023meet their release dates, this year should be absolutely massive for the platform.
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Nintendo UK recently decided to highlight the games that are coming to the Switch in 2023, first focusing on the titles with confirmed release dates. This includesPersona 3 PortableandPersona 4 Golden, which are scheduled to launch on January 19, as well astactical RPGFire Emblem Engage. TheFire Emblem Engagerelease date is January 20, so RPG fans on the Switch will be kept plenty busy in January.
Nintendo Switch Games Releasing in 2023
Then in February, Nintendo Switch gamers can look forward toKirby’s Dream Land Deluxeon February 24, which is launching alongsideOctopath Traveler 2.Octopath Traveler 2may not be a timed Switch exclusive like its predecessor, but it should still prove to be one of the bigger Switch game releases for the first half of 2023.
The specific release dates taper off at that point, withBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demoncoming March 17 andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomboasting a May 12 release date.The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas potential to not just be one of the biggest new Switch releases of the year, but one of the biggest video game releases of all time, so that should prove to be an especially exciting day for Switch owners.
Nintendo also highlighted some other games coming to Switch this year, includingMaster Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, theRayman Legends-likeDisney Illusion Island,Minecraft Legends,andPikmin 4, which is expected to release in the second half of the year. This is not a comprehensive list of all the Nintendo Switch games release in 2023 (Hogwarts Legacyisn’t even mentioned), but it should still give Switch gamers plenty of games to be excited about this year.
