NintendoHappy New Year everyone! With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look forward to the next versions of the video game during the first few weeks of this new year. Over the holidays, we took a look at the next 30 Switch games we were expecting, but then we completed the game and the biggest accessories that came into detail during the first two months of 2021.
While Nintendo maintains its plans for the end of the year, we’ll see its first major version of 2021 (at least the only one announced) when Super Mario 3D World makes the leap from Wii U to Switch with some extras Bowser’s Fury content and game adjustments in February. Fortunately, there are also many third-party titles in the works. Overall, 2021 is shaping up to be quite exciting for Switch owners.
So it may be cold outside, but here are a few hot numbers to keep you warm during the winter. This is unless you are in the southern hemisphere, in this case these wow the novelties will help you relax during the summer.
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This sequel to Koei Tecmo Europe and developer Gust Studios Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and The Secret Hideout sees Ryza return as the protagonist, the first character in the history of the long-running RPG Atelier franchise to take on the role of hero in two successive titles.
Last year we interviewed Junzo Hosoi, producer of Atelier Ryza 2 and brand manager for Gust, and we’re excited to see how this latest installment compares to the previous game.
One of the Wii U ports we’ve all been waiting for, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury will offer a tight experience that expands with the new original 2013 platform with new content. There’s a double pack of Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo coming in the same day, so look forward to an overflow of tenderness and a chance to re-appreciate this great title when it finally hits Switch.
The Japanese owners of Switch got their hands on this hack-and-slash Warriors of the dynasty cross in the form of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers in February 2020, and is now scheduled to be published in the West with a minor name change.
While fans of the Persona 5 game may not be waiting, we’ve seen some great Warriors crossovers in the form of Fire Emblem Warriors and more recently Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. This has the potential to be an equally tasty mix, so while we’ll still be waiting for Atlus to bring its own P5 to Nintendo’s console, we’re intrigued to see what Omega Force has in store.
Bravely Default II went from the original release date in early 2021, but that of Square Enix sequel is an option to look out for for fans of the original 3DS or for anyone who enjoys the traditional-style JRPG game mode and turn-based combat.
If you’re intrigued by what you see, there’s a demo available at Switch eShop that should give you an idea of whether Bravely Default is your cup of tea or not. Check it out.
More awesome Nintendo Switch games
Aside from the games highlighted above, there are many more Switch retail games that may interest you in January and beyond.
Awesome accessories for your switch
And finally, here is a selection of the best Switch accessories that will arrive in January and later, for your consideration.
So, it’s already January and February: have we missed anything? Let us know with a comment and also let us know if you’ve booked any of these things!