Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase 9.17.2020 Recap

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase 9.17.2020 Reactions

Monster Hunter Direct Reactions

A day after Sony held their big event, Nintendo held a live presentation. This was the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase. It showcased upcoming indie titles and other third-party games launching for Nintendo Switch.

Monster Hunter: Rise

Two of the largest titles are from Capcom. Monster Hunter: Rise was first shown off, followed by a Monster Hunter Direct after the current presentation ended. The game Monster Hunter: Rise will release on March 26, 2021 for Nintendo Switch. There will be two editions. One is the Standard Edition which mainly comes with the game. The other one was the Deluxe Edition. This will include bonus content for the game. In addition, three new amiibos will be releasing the same day and can help the player in the game. For the Deluxe Edition, this will be exclusive at GameStop in the US and EB Games in Canada. Pre-orders start today.

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wing of Ruin

The next title was Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wing of Ruin. This has a release window of summer next year. More updates for both games will be discussed during the digital TOKYO GAME SHOW this year

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps was another title showcased from Xbox Games Studios and Moon Studios. A collection will also be available. The digital version is available today.

Other Games Shown

Fitness Boxing 2 Rhythm & Exercise, Disgaea 6: Defiance of Decay, Empire of Sin, Sniper Elite 4 Italia, and PGA Tour 2K21 were also announced to release for the Switch. This was followed by Hades which is available now. The other two games will be launching next year. In spring, Balan Wonderworld comes out and Rune Factory 5 releases next year, too but with no exact release date, only a window.

That is it for the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase. After the Direct Mini was a Monster Hunter Direct. Be sure to check out my coverage of the two Directs above.

A Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Will Be Held Tomorrow

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase

Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced that there will be a Direct Mini tomorrow. It will be focusing on upcoming titles on Nintendo Switch from third-party publishers and partners. The Direct Mini will start at 7am PT / 10am ET.

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