With the E3 video game conference in the rear-view mirror, Nintendo is now looking ahead to all the great games coming to Nintendo 3DS this year. This includes games in some of gaming’s most popular and long-running franchises. Nintendo is highlighting many of these upcoming Nintendo 3DS games, including Metroid: Samus Returns, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon, Hey! PIKMIN and LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy, the next game in the popular Layton series starring a new super-smart detective.
“Throughout the rest of the year and into 2018, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems will see the launch of some great games in a variety of different genres starring all sorts of fan-favorite characters,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “With new entries into an already robust library of more than 1,000 games in some of gaming’s most iconic franchises, Nintendo 3DS owners new and seasoned have something to look forward to this year.”
Highlights of the upcoming Nintendo 3DS games include:
- Metroid: Samus Returns:A modern reimagining of the adventure Metroid II: Return of Samus, Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS features immersive 3D visuals, an enhanced arsenal for bounty hunter Samus Aran, a redesigned map, and new moves and abilities, like Melee Counter and 360 degree aiming. The game launches on Sept. 15alongside two new Metroidseries amiibo available as a two-pack: Samus Aran and Metroid.
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions: This enhanced remake of the first game in the Mario & Luigi series contains updated visuals, touch-screen controls and helpful game-play upgrades. The newly added mode, Minion Quest: The Search for Bowser, stars an unlikely hero, Captain Goomba, who journeys with many of Bowser’s familiar minions, like Boo and Shy Guy. The robust mode provides a different perspective on some of the events of the original game, and gives players insight into what was happening behind the scenes. Nintendo revealed that two new amiibo figures would be introduced: Goomba and Koopa Troopa. The new amiibo and the existing Boo amiibo figure will be compatible with the game. The amiibo and the game are scheduled to launch separately on Oct. 6.
- Pokémon Ultra Sun / Pokémon Ultra Moon: With new story additions, new Pokémon and enhanced features, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon offer a fresh adventure through the tropical Alola region. The games launch on Nov. 17.
- LAYTON’S MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy: Join Katrielle Layton, our new hero, in a casual, comical, quizzical quest. Full of ingenious challenges, charming characters and clever plot twists, the newest Layton installment will prove that “The truth is stranger than fiction!” The game launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems this fall.
- Ever Oasis: This beautiful and mystical role-playing action-adventure game from Koichi Ishii, the creator of the Mana series, launches on June 23. The game takes place in a vast desert full of dynamic characters and towering bosses. In between exploring the desert and conquering puzzling dungeons, players can build up their own personal oasis. A free demo is available in Nintendo eShop now.
- Hey! PIKMIN: The first Pikmin game for Nintendo 3DS finds Captain Olimar crashing on an unknown planet and embarking on an adventure where he encounters the adorable but fierce Pikmin. In a new type of Pikmin game, players use different types of Pikmin’s powers with intuitive touch control to solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat enemies through a side-scrolling adventure. The Hey! PIKMIN game is only playable in 2D and launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on July 28, the same day as the New Nintendo 2DS XL system and a new Pikmin amiibo figure (both sold separately).
- Miitopia: Fans have never played an RPG quite like Miitopia. By casting Mii characters in roles across the world of Miitopia, players set off on an adventure to battle enemies, hunt for treasure and open up new areas of the map. The turn-based battles are straight out of an RPG, but allies have a mind of their own. The relationships they build affect their performance in battle. This Nintendo 3DS RPG launches on July 28, the same day as the New Nintendo 2DS XL system. Try out the game by downloading a free demo currently available in Nintendo eShop.
- Monster Hunter Stories: Prepare to embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever known. In Monster Hunter Stories, become a rider and bond with monsters to raise their potential and unleash powerful combos. Players can fly, swim and crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and participate in turn-based battles with a team of monsters. Monster Hunter Stories launches this fall.
- YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters: Whether players missed it the first time or want to fall in love again, the definitive version of YO-KAI WATCH 2 is here! The YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters game delivers the same full YO-KAI WATCH 2 experience, but adds new Yo-kai to befriend, exclusive quests and the ability to hop on the Hexpress to a new resort area. Players can even befriend Wicked and Boss Yo-kai from previous games, learn about the origin of the mysterious feline Yo-kai, Darknyan, and experience a revamped Blasters co-op mode to beat powerful new bosses. YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters launches this fall.
- Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth: Starting with the creation of a party to exploring the uncharted labyrinth of the Yggdrasil Tree, Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is all about players choosing how their adventures unfold. The fifth main installment in the loved RPG series contains the epic turn-based battles, challenging exploration and beautiful art styles fans have come to love. Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth launches this fall.
- RPG Maker Fes: RPG Maker Fes makes it easy to develop any RPG you can imagine without any programming knowledge. Simple but powerful tools let you bring to life the amazing stories in your head. Customize characters, stories, combat and more to become the next great developer. RPG Maker Fes launches on June 27.
- Culdcept Revolt: As the Culdcept series celebrates its 20th anniversary, the addictive card game-meets-board game is back and bigger and better than ever with hundreds of new cards, inventive boards and exciting multiplayer. Build your book, create new strategies and dominate the board in Culdcept Revolt. The game launches in 2017.
- Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology: The original Radiant Historia on Nintendo DS is a beloved RPG classic. In this expanded version of the game, players will experience new story content, enhanced gameplay and an updated presentation. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology launches in early 2018.
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux: When Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey returns on Nintendo 3DS, expect it to do so with new story content, additional endings, a new dungeon to explore and more fun surprises. This enhanced version of the essential RPG launches for Nintendo 3DS in early 2018.
Source: PR
Ok. There is a plenty of games for 3DS. So basically they can keep the support for the 3DS.
There’s nothing big except for Pokémon. Let’s be honest, most people don’t give a flying fuck about the other games listed.
metroid
As much as I love it it’s a small selling series.
Metroid? Ever Oasis? RPG Maker? SMT? There’s actually a lot I’m interested in.
Not the same wide appeal.
Eh. True. But you can’t say the only game people will be interested in are pkmn.
I said most people.
Still, as far as big titles, Metroid and Ever Oasis are pretty much that.
Not big selling or big hype outside of hardcore fans.
Metroid, Mario & Luigi, RPG Maker FES, Miitopia and others. Well people have to buy some glasses and see well.
Pokémon is the only system seller. Nothing else is “big.”
Well. I don’t like pokemon, but I like those games that I wrote in the last comment.
Good for you. More people care for Pokémon. I don’t play it either.
Who cares the others let’s play our favorite games.
My point is just that Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon will be the last high profile games for the 3DS.
Im in the minority I guess. Im super hyped about Radiant Historia.
And I’m in the minority of getting Metroid.
Oh yeah, that one too lol. I hope it does sell well.
Man, what’s with you lately?
Just tired of the people who ignore history and think the 3DS will be as strong as ever with some deluding themselves far enough to think it’ll get its own successor. Evident like this release schedule says otherwise.
Evidence*
Layton
Monster Hunter
SMT Strange Journey
Etrain Odyssey
And RPG maker all look great to me!
The 3DS ain’t going anywhere partner.
To you, yes. To the wide market, no. Simple as that. 3DS is on its way out by the end of next year. Pokémon is the last big game from Nintendo. Everything else is mall third party stuff, outsourced games/spinoffs, and remakes. Most major games have already been confirmed to be coming to the Switch.
https://youtu.be/WWaLxFIVX1s .
Well, its the 3DS last year for there games to get release. Pokemon is a big hit on the 3DS anyway because of X and Y.
Curses 3DS. :p
Metroid samus returns deserves to sell well if it’s as good as the older metroid games. As long as it’s not so unfinished and buggy that it’s outright unplayable then I think it’ll do well. I’m hoping for 2 million copies sold eventually from Returns and I hope that the trailer beating all others in views and likes, with the obvious exception being mario odyssey, will translate into sales somewhat.
This was Nintendo’s insurance policy. If the Switch failed, they needed to keep the 3DS strong enough to support the company while they came up with another gameplan. All these titles would have been well underway before the runaway success of the Switch was apparent. I doubt after this list comes out we’ll see much else for the 3DS, nor will we see any other handheld successor. They say they’re going to keep the 3ds going alongside the switch, but they also said that about the Gameboy and DS…….until the DS was doing well enough.
Pokémon will be the last big 3DS game.
As much as I want the Switch to take complete control over the handheld market by taking the 3DS out of the picture, the 3DS isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. It doesn’t matter that Pokemon is the only “triple a title” they’re selling on it at the moment; the amount of support the system is still getting is insane and since the 3DS has two screens many developers can still find reasons to develop games on it instead of the Switch. It’s foolish to think that Pokemon will be the last game by Nintendo to release for the 3DS since all we’re seeing for it right now is full support.
You call this list insane? Wow your standards are low.
Yes it is my friend. yes it is.
It’s insane for how old the system is. The 3DS still makes money and Nintendo is well aware of that. It isn’t going anywhere anytime soon
man stop with the sith fanboyism, jesus christ.
Stop being blind.
blind about what?
That the 3DS is on its way out in about a year.
the 3ds is $200. the switch will need a big price drop to replace it.
Switch is outselling it already at $300.
Just stop lol. It wont get near 3ds numbers at $300.
I’m talking about right now in stores. Lifetime it could as well with the unified library making it to good of an offer to refuse.
Of course price cuts will happen as well.
switch*
I like Sith better.
You sound exactly… exactly like Mike.
If I look outside, will I see you guys standing with large, wooden signs saying “The End of the 3DS is Near!”
:D
In case you haven’t notice, Nintendo Switch is a new concept for the company. they spend 100.000$ to build this thing and make it more very capable then the PS4 and Xbox ONE X. Even they are planning to stop the 3DS markets very soon and go to the switch markets, Nintendo will still continue to support the 3DS until next year once Nintendo Switch console have more sales then the 3DS.
I partially agree.
I think they definitely want to keep the 3DS series going for a couple of years, so that the Swich can become well established.
However I dot think they will, or should give up on handhelds, (not including the hybrid Switch). Nintendo dominate the handheld gaming market, or at least excluding mobile gaming. They would be foolish to give it up.
I think they will bring out a new Handheld device altogether in a couple of years. They tend to have devices that go with each other well; Gameboy and N64, GameCube and Advance, Wii and DS, Wii U and 3DS.
I’ve seen a few people say that they should focus on one system, seen as the Switch is a handheld, however, it doesn’t quite fill that gap fully. The Switch isn’t quite as easy to port around places like the 3DS or previous handhelds. Plus the handheld series is a much cheaper device that is suitable for individuals, especially for children. The Switch is more of a family console, or for adults, (I imagine so anyway). Also to add, the 3DS has dual screens, and the touch screen plays a large role in a lot of games, and allows a large variety of games that differ from the Switch.
So yea, the 3DS needs to keep the support going, so that after the Switch is well settled, they can bring in something else, maybe something that links with the Switch in some way.
Two River City games, too :)
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The new pokemon game looks dumb I’m going for smt, etrian, and miitopia but it’s gonna be hard buying games for the 3ds and switch.
Did they literally forgot Kirby blow out blast which they said was coming out this summer and the new Kirby game that is coming out for the 3ds this winter (please don’t get triggered I own a switch and a 3ds so I don’t mind having a few new 3ds games before it dies out)
Hey everyone! I just bought a Nintendo 2DS (the original version) online and I was wondering if this system will still be supported for all these new games. The Nintendo website didn’t really help me…
All 3ds and ds games are playable on 2ds there you go
it can.
Here we go again with the debate over 3DS & a possible successor… *claps hands together* I’m out!
Well, this is it for the 3DS. i’m still enjoying my games that i played with it. I still can’t wait for more news on pokemon.
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