Nintendo Direct February 2022: Everything Announced Today, Including Xenoblade Chronicles 3
The first Nintendo Direct of 2022 has finally arrived and it revealed a ton of new games on their way to Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2022 and beyond. From Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to 48 new DLC courses being added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to a remaster of Chrono Cross, there was a lot to keep track of.
To ensure you don't miss a single announcement, we've gathered up all the biggest news and trailers from the latest Nintendo Direct below. Let us know which reveal was your favorite!
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has been announced and it will be released in September 2022. This new story will follow the adventures of Noah and Mio amid "turmoil between the hostile nations of Keves and Agnus." Xenoblade Chronicles 3 also looks to "connect the futures of both Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2."
Mario Kart 8: Deluxe will soon be getting new tracks via the paid Booster Course Pass. This will add 48 additional courses to the game through 2023. The first of six waves, all of which will contain eight courses, arrives on March 18 and includes such classic tracks as Wii Coconut Mall, N64 Choco Mountain, and Tour Tokyo Blur.
While the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass will cost $24.99, it will also be free to all members of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Nintendo has announced that Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be arriving on Switch on June 24, 2022. This is the second musou-style Fire Emblem game and it looks to feature characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Mario Strikers is Returning with Mario Strikers: Battle League. This 5v5 soccer game with "no rules" features Mario characters and will allow up to eight players to compete on one Switch. Much like Mario Kart, Battle League will let players
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