Now we are a whole month in 2021 and it is becoming clearer with each passing day that this year can prove to be “2020: Part Deux”. The best players in the world need more fun than ever, and fortunately there are some pretty fabulous Switch games coming in the next month or two to lift your spirits (and lighten your wallets).
Below we have gathered the biggest games and accessories heading to retail in February and March 2021. Super Mario 3D World it’s the first big Nintendo version of the year and we can’t wait to throw our fur back Bowser’s anger content. At the end of the two-month period we have Monster Hunter Rise bringing back. Lots of quality hours to have just from the two, then there are, but there are several considerable versions to choose from, if cats and monsters are not your bag.
So grab a warm cup of something and sit down with a comfortable blanket. Let’s take a look at the big retail versions that will come to Switch in the next few months and more …
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One of the Wii U ports we’ve all been waiting for, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury will provide an enhanced experience that extends to the original 2013 platform with new content. There is a double pack of amiibo Cat Mario and Cat Peach on the same day, so expect a spill of gentleness and a chance to appreciate this great title again when it finally arrives on the Switch.
The owners of Japanese switches got their hands on this hack-and-slash Dynasty fighters crossover in the form of Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers in February 2020 and now a western launch with a minor name change is finally scheduled.
Although fans of Persona 5 may not be waiting, we’ve seen some great Warriors crossovers in the form of Fire Emblem Warriors and the most recent Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. This has the potential to be an equally tasty mix, so while we continue to hope that the Atlus will bring its own P5 to the Nintendo console, we’re intrigued to see what Omega Force has in store.
Bravely Default II escaped the initial release date in early 2021, but Square Enix continuation is a must-see for fans of 3DS originals or for anyone who has a taste for traditional style JRPG and turn-based combat.
If you are intrigued by what you see, there is a demo available on Switch eShop that should give you an idea of whether or not Bravely Default is your cup of tea. Check it out.
The next wonderful installment of the Sim / Life of Seasons series Story of Seasons will put you to work cultivating a farm right next to the titular port of Olive. The game promises more customization options and more freedom than ever to help you live the best life, plus many more marriage candidates, of course, and you’ll have the job cut out for you, freeing up space in the woods for your new housing and cultivating all the abundant natural wonders nearby.
A 3D action platform game from Yuji Naka and Naoto Ohshima, probably best known as the creators of one Sonic the Hedgehog, Balance Wonderworld brings back warm memories of SEGA 3D games as well Nights in dreams on Saturn and Billy Hatcher and the giant egg on the GameCube. It is a cross-platform version and we look forward to exploring its colorful environments on the Switch.
Described as “a new approach to the Monster Hunter experience”, up to four players can team up and save the village of Kamura from the impending “Rampage”, capitalizing on the new Wirebug hunting tool and enlisting the help of Palicoes and Palamutes along the way. The “rise” in the title is apparently a reference to the verticality of this entrance, with the ability to cross and climb rocks and other terrain that will make hunting even more interesting.
A free limited-time demo was available throughout January – check out our impressions in this Monster Hunter Rise demo video from the wonderful Alex.
More wonderful Nintendo Switch games
In addition to the games highlighted above, there are many more Switch retail games that you might like in February and beyond.
Great accessories for your switch
And finally, here is a selection of the best Switch accessories that will appear in February and beyond, for your consideration.
So this is for February and March – did we miss anything? Tell us with a comment and also tell us if you pre-ordered any of these goodies!