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The Nintendo Switch.
2017 was a big year for Nintendo, with the Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 2DS XL, releasing as well as Nintendo delving further into mobile games. Some Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games were also made.
Timeline
Notable Releases
- Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World was released on January 19 in Japan.
- Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King was released on January 20 in North America and Europe.
- The Wii U was discontinued in Japan on January 31.
- Nintendo's third mobile title, Fire Emblem Heroes was released on iOS and Android on February 2.
- The Nintendo Switch was released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong on March 3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the first Zelda game to be an open world since the first 1986 Zelda game was also released on this day.
- Monster Hunter XX released on March 18 in Japan.
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was released on April 20 in Japan and May 19 in North America and Europe.
- The New Nintendo 2DS XL was announced on April 28. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was also released in Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia on this day.
- The Nintendo Switch was released in Brazil on May 26.
- The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in Australia on June 15.
- ARMS was released on June 16 on the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
- Ever Oasis was released on June 23 in North America and Europe and on July 13 in Japan, for Nintendo 3DS.
- Hey! Pikmin was released on July 13 in Japan and on July 28 in North America and Europe.
- The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in Japan and South Korea on July 13.
- Splatoon 2 was released on July 21 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
- The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in North America and Europe on July 28.
- Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle was released on August 29 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
- Pokkén Tournament DX was released on September 22 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
- Super Mario Odyssey was released on October 27 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was released on November 17 for the 3DS, worldwide.
- The Nintendo Switch was launched in South Korea and Taiwan and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releases worldwide, on December 1 for the Nintendo Switch .
Events
- The Nintendo Switch Presentation happened on January 12, followed by tours around the United States and Europe and events in Australia and Japan. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was also announced on this day.
- A Fire Emblem-centered Nintendo Direct was broadcasted on January 18.
- DSiWare was terminated on March 31.
- A Nintendo Direct focusing on ARMS and Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on April 12.
- A Nintendo Direct focusing on ARMS and containing a trailer of Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on May 17.
- A Pokémon-centred Nintendo Direct was broadcasted on June 6.
- The Nintendo conference at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017 was held on June 13 and ended on June 16.
- A Dragon Quest Direct exclusive to Japan was broadcasted on June 21.
- A Nintendo Direct focusing on Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on July 6.
- The New Nintendo 3DS was discontinued in Japan and Europe on July 14.
- A Nintendo Direct was broadcasted on September 13.
- A Animal Crossing Direct was broadcasted on October 25.
- A Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct was broadcasted on November 7.
- The Wii Mini was discontinued worldwide on November 13.
- The New Nintendo 3DS XL was discontinued in Europe on December 30.
Releases
Switch
Please select a region.
X retail games were released in North America.
X retail games were released in Japan.
X retail games were released in Europe.
Wii U
Please select a region.
5 retail games were released in North America.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | ESRB | Source |
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| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo | March 3, 2017 | Everyone 10+
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| Darksiders: Warmastered Edition | THQ Nordic | May 23, 2017 | Mature
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| Cars 3: Driven to Win | Warner Bros. Interactive | June 13, 2017 | Everyone 10+
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| Axiom Verge: Multiverse Editon | Badland Games | October 2017 | Everyone 10+
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| Just Dance 2018 | Ubisoft | October 24, 2017 | Everyone 10+
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1 retail games were released in Japan.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | CERO |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo | March 3 | B |
X retail games were released in Europe.
| Title | Publisher | Release Date | PEGI |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Nintendo | March 3 | 12 |
3DS
January
February
March
April
- Yo-kai Watch 2 (Europe)
- Bye-Bye! BOXBOY!
- Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Japan)
May
June
- Ever Oasis
- Farming Simulator 2018
- RPG Maker Fes
- Runbow Pocket
July
- Ever Oasis (Japan)
- Hey! Pikmin
- Kirby's Blowout Blast
- Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Japan)
- Miitopia
September
- Fire Emblem Warriors (Japan)
- Metroid: Samus Returns
- Monster Hunter Stories
- Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
October
- Culdcept Revolt
- Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth
- Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (PAL)
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
November
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
- River City: Rival Showdown
- Kirby Battle Royale (Japan and EU)
- Mario Party: The Top 100 (North America)
TBA
- RISE: Race of the Future
Mobile
Super NES Classic Edition
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