It’s a brand new year and Nintendo is kicking things off with a bang, giving us a brand new Fire Symbol to get us hooked right from the start.
Below, we’re busy compiling our usual selection of games that will retail over the next few months. There are some handpicked highlights to start with, including that new Fire Emblem and the very cool February 24th, as well as lots of other games and accessories coming in the next few months at the bottom of the page. . Have a browser and see if there’s anything you fancy!
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Nintendo’s next major release is Fire Emblem Engage, which will launch on January 20.
The next game in the series takes you to the battlefield and summons Symbols – including Marth, Celica, and other heroes from previous titles – who live in special Iconic Rings. By wearing these rings, you can borrow the powers of these famous faces, increase your stats, or grant access to even more powerful abilities. Payment procedures Our hands-on impressions of the game so far.
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Another new Digimon game is launching on February 22nd, giving fans another monster-collecting RPG to enjoy with over 200 Digimons to acquire along the way.
Digimon World: Next Order asks you to recruit as many companion Digimon as you can in hopes of rebuilding the Digital World, which appears to be in “total turmoil” thanks to some vile Machinedramon. Fans will be excited to know that for the first time, you can actually explore the world with two Digimon companions by your side, instead of one regular person.
Starting an unbelievable February 24th is Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, an updated version of the original Kirby returns to dreamland on the Wii (known as The Adventures of Kirby Wii in Europe).
Up to four players can join as fan-favorite characters such as Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Bandana Waddle Dee, using Kirby’s array of amazing clone abilities to help Magolor repair his crashed spaceship. The multiplayer fun continues thanks to the accompanying mini-games – Ninja Dojo and Samurai Kirby return in this new installment, and you can also check out the all-new Magolor’s Tome Trackers.
More pre-order options available right here.
Next on the February 24 list is Octopath Traveler II, the sequel to Square Enix’s hit HD-2D release, Octopath tourists.
Just like in the first game, the eight travelers are embarking on a whole new journey and you can experience each character’s story. This time, these stories take place in Solistia, where “diverse cultures thrive from east to west and new-age industries flourish”.
Each of the eight travelers has a unique Path Action group that they can use to fight townspeople, get items, take others with them on their travels, etc. New mechanics have also been added this time around, making it a very compelling sequel indeed.
New and old characters combine in another February 24 release, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key.
The Switch is home to many of the titles in this RPG series, and Atelier Ryza 3 is the latest to join this list. In this episode, Ryza and her friends are living on Kurken Island when they receive news of the sudden appearance of a group of mysterious islands in the nearby sea. To find a way to save her island, Ryza and her friends will embark on an ultimate adventure revolving around the origins of alchemy.
More upcoming switch games for January and February 2023
As well as the games featured above, there are plenty of games retailing on Switch that might catch your eye in the coming weeks…
New accessories for your switch
And finally, below you’ll find a selection of upcoming Switch accessories as well as our Switch buyer’s guide if you’re looking for anything specific.
Remember you can too purchase your Switch eShop games and credits from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made on our store help support the site, so thank you in advance!
So that’s for January and February – did we miss anything? Let us know in a comment and let us know if you’ve pre-ordered any of these products. gift!
