Wow, the year is passing by quickly and the Nintendo Switch library seems to get better with each passing month. August saw the release of the rather lovely Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate and many other delights on the Nintendo Switch.
So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans, then? We've compiled a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in September and October, so feast your eyes and prepare your wallets.
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Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit - 14th Sept
This brand-new Nintendo Labo kit contains materials to build a variety of customisable cardboard creations including a Car, a Submarine, a Plane, a Pedal, two Keys and more. Insert one of the assembled Keys into any of the vehicles to enjoy a variety of fun games and activities. Changing between vehicles while adventuring is easy – just remove the key from one and slot it into another to transform from an airplane pilot to a submarine captain. You may or may not be the target audience for Nintendo Labo, and it's fine if you're not. But for those who enjoyed Toy-Con Kit 01 and 02, this looks like another fun cardboard adventure.
Nintendo Switch Game Starter Packs - 28th Sept
Did you miss out on this fantastic trio of Nintendo Switch games the first time around? If you are yet to pick up the excellent Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Splatoon 2 — there has never been a better time. Starting from 28th September you'll get a handy guide thrown into the bargain.
FIFA 19 - 28th Sept
We know our North American chums will probably roll their eyes at this soccer-ball game, but the rest of the world will surely be excited about this right? EA sports FIFA 19 aims to deliver a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Fans of the beautiful game won't want to miss this one!
Dragon Ball FighterZ - 28th Sept
Dragon Ball FighterZ will enable fans of all skill levels to truly feel like their favourite Dragon Ball character. Featuring 3 vs. 3 battle mechanics, both new and seasoned players alike are sure to experience the epic scope of Dragon Ball as they build their team and take them into battle. In order to build the strongest team possible, players will need to train and master more than one fighter and style. Only then will their skills be strong enough to take down the competition. Will you be picking this bad boy up in September?
Mega Man 11 - 11th October
The Blue Bomber returns! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for. Long-await sequel evil genius Dr. Wily is back to his mischievous ways and invest in an ambitious idea from his time at robot university. Is the release date of the 11th a happy coincidence do you think?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas - 16th October
In Starlink: Battle for Atlas, you’re part of a group of heroic interstellar pilots, dedicated to free the Atlas star system from Grax and the Forgotten Legion, an evil robot force. Star Fox joins the Nintendo Switch version of this game with a lovely Fox McCloud pilot, Arwing ship, and an exclusive mission!
More Awesome Nintendo Switch Games
Aside from the highlighted games above, there are lots more Switch retail games which might take your fancy in September and beyond.
Nintendo Switch Online Membership - September
Starting on at some point during September, if you join the paid Nintendo Switch Online membership service, you’ll have access to a range of different benefits – like online gaming, and an evolving library of classic Nintendo titles. Amazon currently lists the start date for the online membership as being 30th September, but we'll have to see how this unfolds.
Awesome Accessories For Your Switch
We saw a whole slew of interesting accessories released for the Switch in the past few months, but more are on the way. Here are some tantalising accessories coming up in September and beyond which we found for your consideration.
So that's it for September and October - did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and also tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!
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I'm surprised the online subscription preorders aren't here, it's an important September accessory in a way.
pretty barren imo thank God for the great indie releases upcoming, maybe worth adding even though they are not in stores etc
You forgot to put The World Ends with You on that list.
A fair few titles there for me NBA 2019, Mutant Football League, Legendary Fishing, The Banner Saga, Super Mario Party and of course more Xenoblade 2 with The Golden Country.
I reeeeally want the new Labo kit, but I’ll wait for Christmas to get it.
I didn't realise both 2K19 and FIFA 19 are coming out. Great news for Switchheads who are sports fans, even if I have no interest in either game.
Plenty of stuff for me here, though. Torna and Valkyrie both calling my name, SNK Heroines and Disgaea 1 too, and I am really looking forward to Gal Metal.
Still not sure if I want to order Yooka Laylie physical edition, but that's another one that's on the radar.
Nintendo Switch Online Membership options and 'The World Ends with You' have been added now
The World Ends With You really 60 bucks or is just the typical Amazon placeholder price? Wow.
I miss Undertale here.
@NintendoLife Nintendo Online Sep 30 launch date confirmed? Based on the wording at least. 😋
I wonder if i can purchase $20 for Paid Online Service from my E-shop account.
Pretty much a PS4 month. Nothing on Switch till the end of the month with Xeno2 DLC. 🤔
@Anti-Matter you can stop wondering. You can purchase Nintendo online from eshop account.
I'll keep my eye on the Vehicle Labo Kit and Starlink for reviews.
legendary fishing? (sees its a mobile game and its free)
wow
Can't wait for Starlink! Also really looking forward to Moonlighter.
I think it's a bit of a stretch calling
My Riding Stables - Life with Horses and Chicken Range "Awesome".
@NintendoLife What about Hyper Light Drifter? One of the big highlights of the year for me!
Good stuff here. SNK Heroines, TWEWY, Starlink, Disgea 1, Banner Saga, Pokemon, Torna and VC4 are all on my radar. I might buy a few more of these if they decide well. Great gaming months ahead.
Toycon 03, Hyper Light Drifter, Super Mario Party, Pokemon Eevee, World Ends With You, and possibly Starlink and Megaman. So many good games!
Toycon 03 is the only labo kit I’m interested in but I’ll wait for reviews since the world looks pretty lifeless. Which kind of ties into how I feel about Starlink, I hope it’s good and not lifeless but I’ll wait for reviews. Never played xenoblade so I might pick it up, I’m a little afraid I won’t like it since I’m picky about my RPGs.
October alone is insane - TWEWY, Disgaea, Child of Light, Starlink, Dark Souls, Yomawari collection and now the finally confirmed first Valkyria Chronicles, too... Switchhasnogames intensifies. XD
Nothing for me :/ but I'm getting used to it on Switch... PS4 time then...
@NintendoLife we get it. You hate Nintendo Labo. I don't understand why system updates and Cardboard bring out so much pettiness.
Anyone considering Labo 3 should check out the latest vid on the switch’s newsfeed. There’s some things in there not talked about or shown on news articles. More garage things, controls customization, track import from Labo 2, and overworld tasks
I’ll give super Mario party a try
Not really interested in anything other than the online sub until Smash. Arcade Pac wins best box art - a lot of these game covers are plain ugly!
Valkyria Chronicles and Labyrinth of Coven specials baybeeeeee
Will also get TWEWY at some point, Salt and Sanctuary would be nice to get a physical copy of in Europe as well.
I'm not waiting anything that mentioned in this article. Happy at the moment : )
Just Starlink, Super Mario Party and the online paid membership for me. I’ll get Valkyrie Chronicles 4 later.
Starlink, Xeno 2 and Mario Party are all I want there
feeling some hype here for moonlighter!
Is there a reason why you would include a Crayola game, Just Dance 2019, and a few other garbage games and fail to include Dark Souls? Delay or not, it’s still a pretty important game.
Sure to buy day one: Mega Man 11.
Sure to buy, but not necessarily day one: Monster Boy.
Besides these two games, there are 7 or 8 in my wishlist that I'll buy eventually......
@NintendoLife
Can you guys do the same thing with indies ?
(or maybe you did and I missed it)
Valkaria Chronicles 4, Disgaea 1 complete, The World Ends with You,
Pokemon and Xenoblade 2 DLC are all "for sure buying"
Dragon Ball Fighterz and Mario Party are both "maybes"
And of course Smash in December, and I want that new pro-controller too.
And there will probably be another indie or 2 in there. Hopefully Wargroove and Stardew Valley Multiplayer.
"but the Switch has no games!"
@Moroboshi876 TWEWY price seems to be a placeholder. Everywhere else shows it as $49.99 now. Amazon even shows it at Fifty bucks now. Unfortunately they show that as the discounted price rather than the base price so my peorder is still $47.99 (20% off $59.99) and not $39.99 like it should be. They're probably unlikely to fix this since they just nixed the 20% Prime discount altogether this week.
Definitely Valkyria Chronicles and TWEWY D
Almost certainly FIFA and Undertale (not on this list)
Maybe Starlink
Then elsewhere Spider-Man, Forza Horizon 4 and RDR 2. The gaming silly season begins!
@ZachBeacon Thanks. It had to be that.
About the fake discount, it actually happens every time. They make the 70 bucks base price regardless of what other stores do and make it look like a discount. Every time. Just like prices on your wishlist are highlighted as "...% less than when you put it in your wishlist", but if the price has risen they aren't so open about it and just don't say anything.
Dragon Ball FighterZ for me, the pre order bonuses swung it.
Some of the 20 free online service games will be given a spin I’m sure too.
Fifa, starlink, nba (a few weeks after launch when they inevitably have to fix the game) and Smash are my remaining purchases this year.
Starlink, Diablo, sank heroines are the only purchase for me in 2018
So far I'm loving My Hero One's Justice. It's very fast paced and the combat is incredibly fun! Great game, specially if you enjoy the anime.
I'll get Dragon Ball Fighterz... but probably not until Christmas. And Starlink is not coming to Japan until next year so...
Scrolling through that list and suddenly seeing My Riding Stables - Life with Horses was jarring.
isn't dark souls coming out in October?
Nice, Dark Souls was delayed again...
Salt and Sanctuary and Moonlighter for me.
I don't understand the hostility, for lack of a better word, toward a lack of games or certain games in particular for being rated as awesome. There are always going to be times when there doesn't seem to be anything for me, but i am sure other people are happy with the games that are coming out. And good for them.
Also, I'm sure every game on this list is considered awesome by someone, even if not me. There is no need to question NL rating a game as awesome if you don't think so. Especially since they seemed to have called all the games coming out awesome anyway
@BanjoPickles I don't know about this Dark Souls you mention, but I've been eagerly awaiting My Riding Stables - Life with Horses for months.
@Curlybobs
Well, yeah! My Riding Stables is only going to be the gaming event of the year!
@Moroboshi876 Switch Tax.
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