From Nintendo Direct: More characters join new Super Smash Bros. Zelda game for Switch
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Nintendo held its much anticipated Nintendo Direct event online where the company announced new video games coming to the Switch.
For 50 minutes, the event showcased new game trailers and release dates for games and accessories including new Zelda-themed Joy-Cons.
Perhaps the biggest news of the hour, Nintendo revealed the latest characters stepping into the “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” arena: Pyra and Mythra from “Xenoblade Chronicles 2” will join the game in March.
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The worst news, the company did not announce any updates to the highly anticipated game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2.” However, Nintendo will release “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” for the Switch on July 16. The game was originally released on Nintendo Wii.
Also in Zelda news, a “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity” expansion pack will release on May 28. Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma said during the event that more details on BOTW2 would come later this year.
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Super Mario-themed items are coming to “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” including super blocks, 1-up mushrooms and warp pipes. The update is free and will be available on the Switch on Feb. 25
Here are more games coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021. During the event, Nintendo said the release dates of these games are subject to change.
Elizabeth Montgomery is arts and culture reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com. Reach her at emontgomery@azcentral.com or 602-444-8764. Follow her on Twitter @emontnews.
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