It's that time again; a new Nintendo Direct is almost here. We'll be getting 35 minutes of new information on Switch titles that are scheduled for release this year, with a focus on the upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The Direct will start at 2pm PT, and will be broadcasted on Nintendo's official Twitch and YouTube channels. Will your favorite rumors come true? Stay tuned to this thread to find out, as GBAtemp will be covering the Direct live, and rounding up all the major announcements.

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Live Coverage

It begins with a huge one--Mario Maker. There's a whole host of custom levels shown off in the style of SMW and NSMB. Launches June 2019 for the Switch.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 gets an overview trailer. Local and online coop. Summer 2019 window.

Boxboy returns and gets its first release for the Switch. Boxboy and Boxgirl launches April 26.

Version 3.0 update comes to Smash this spring. Details to come later. Joker will launch before April.

Captain Toad is getting a free update for 2 player coop. It'll be out later today. It's also getting 18 new challenges and 5 new levels in a paid DLC expansion. March 14 for the DLC.

Bloodstained shows the most varied gameplay we've seen in a while. Launches Summer of this year.

Dragon Quest Builders 2 trailer. July 12 release.

Dragon Quest 11 for Switch is showcased. Features original and orchestrated OST. Dual audio. Dragon Quest 11 S launches this fall.

Disney Tsum Tsum Festival launches later this year.

Starlink gets more Starfox content this April.

Rune Factory 4 gets a port to Switch. Special edition.

Rune Factory 5 confirmed.

Oninaki launches later this year.

Yoshi Crafted World is getting a demo today. Launches March 29.

We're getting some lore about the world featured in Fire Emblem Three Houses. You start as a mercenary. You get to lead a group of students from one of the factions. Friendships between units will lead to bonuses in battle. Delayed to July 26.

Tetris battle royale in the free to play Tetris 99. Releases today.

Dead By Daylight hits this fall.

Delarune episode 1 launches Feb 28.

Limited demo for DaemonXMachina today. There will be a survey for players to submit feedback.

Grid Autosport shown. Motion controls. Online vs mode. Summer 2019.

Hellblade comes to the Switch. Spring.

Highlight reel. Mortal Kombat 11, Unravel 2. Assassin's Creed III. Liberation Remastered included too.

FFVII March 26. Chocobo game March 29. FFIX launches today.

Astral Chain launches this August. Made by Platinum Games. New action game.

Bayonetta 3 gets a mention. No further details.

Link's Awakening Remake caps off the Direct. Launches this year.

Highlights

• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening gets a remake slated for this year.
• Rune Factory 4 comes to Switch, with a confirmation of a Rune Factory 5.
• Mario Maker 2 revealed.
• Astral Chain announced, is a new action game made by Platinum Games.
• Fire Emblem delayed, gets release date of July 26.
• A Hat in Time launches this Spring

 

[sarkwalvein]

Rune Factory 5.... am I awake really?

 

[paulttt]

Was a really good direct. Excited for Links awakening!

 

[SecureBoot]

Well.. Mario maker and Zelda were cool. I guess I can't complain, I was hoping for crazy things.

 

[Xzi]

OwO

Link's Awakening remake! Pretty solid Direct, at least 3-4 titles that are gonna be must-buys for me. Can't wait to try Daemon X Machina today.

 

[KingVamp]

I knew the next Zelda would be a different gameplay style.

 

[shaunj66]

Links Awakening remake looks amazing. Digging the art style!

 

[Issac]

So many games. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Link's Awakening?! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Haha

I 100%ed Link's Awakening with retro achievements hardcore mode a while back too. So hype!

 

[Kioku]

Links Awakening remake?! YESSSSSZ

 

[Vieela]

Is Astral Chain a Nintendo Switch exclusive? Damn, they weren't playing at all. I really liked this Direct. I am hyped for Super Mario Maker 2 now )):

 

[yusuo]

Was not expecting Link Awakening. Haven't played that game in 20 years since the GBC re-release, should be interesting

 

[pedro702]

wierd assasins creed 3 got revelead and not spyro lol, guess it will be another direct closer to the rumored summer release.

 

[Windaga]

That art style for Link's Awakening is so cute!!

Astral Chain looks like loads of fun, too, as does Fire Emblem. I'm excited!

 

[Hells Malice]

A lot of fluff but some really cool announcements.
The gameplay for Link's Awakening looks really good but the graphics are awful. They look like cheap plastic toys.

 

[Glyptofane]

I came to be disappointed, but that was overall unexpectedly amazing!

 

[Vieela]

I am STILL praying for Persona 5 on Switch. Who knows they will release Persona 5 S or something to it. I will pray until Persona 5's very last legs, i swear.

 

[Phenj]

This direct just gave me eyes' AIDS

 

[WiiUBricker]

I want to like Links Awakining but the art style puts me off. Would have prefered Link between worlds art style.

 

[orangy57]

Mario maker 2 looks pretty sweet, did y'all see all the features they finally added?

now if only i wasn't banned from online

 

[Glyptofane]

I want to like Links Awakining but the art style puts me off. Would have prefered Link between worlds art style.

I was thinking the exact same thing, but am still pretty happy that it's happening at all.

 

[Eddypikachu]

Link awakening is my favorite zelda game but those graphics look ugly ;-; ALBW had a great artstyle they shouldve used for this remake