E3 2021: The 5 biggest announcements from Nintendo

Nintendo rounded out the last day of E3 with its 40-minute panel, showcasing upcoming games and products that are bound to have gamers excited for the upcoming slate.

While we didn’t get any news on a Nintendo Switch Pro console or a Bayonetta 3, we did get two big announcements that fans were hoping for, so let’s dive in to the five biggest announcements from the panel.

Breath of the Wild 2 E3 trailer

The internet may have rioted if Nintendo didn’t include something for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. And while it’s a very short new trailer, there’s still so much to unpack.

Like Link having new abilities, including… teleporting up to something directly above him? And through the earth itself? Also… flying? Without a sailcloth? Did we take an unexpected trip to Zendikar? Will we get more durable weapons? Will I hate lynels any less?

And will we be able to finally play as Zelda? Please tell me the quick clip of her falling down into a bottomless pit is just a misleading clip.

There’s no firm release date (which isn’t surprising) aside from the year: 2022.

Metroid E3 trailer

It’s not Metroid Prime 4, but it is the first 2D side-scroller Metroid game in 19 years. Metroid Dread is a direct sequel to Metroid Fusion and Nintendo gave us a really good look at the gameplay after their panel. It looks like it’s a great expansion to the series’ lore and fans will be excited to play it when it releases on October 8th.

Now if we can have some more info on Metroid Prime 4, please…

A Game and Watch… that’s Zelda-themed?

It’s a super retro throwback to celebrate the series’ 35th anniversary. The system will have three classic games for you to play: the 1986 original, The Adventure of Link, and the Game Boy version of Link’s Awakening.

As a cool bonus, it also includes a remake of the Game and Watch game Vermin with Link as the main character.

Will Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy be on Nintendo Switch?

Remember that sweet-looking Guardians of the Galaxy game that was announced over the weekend by Square Enix? Well, good news, everyone! It’s also coming to the Nintendo Switch! This was one of the more surprising announcements that came from their 40-minute panel.

Plenty of retreads of old games

They all look awesome, too. First up is a 20th anniversary edition of Super Monkey Ball that will give us the first three games in the trilogy and releases on October 5.

Next is Mario Party Superstars, which is just a collection of the games from the N64 era of Mario Party. It’s five boards and over 100 games from the series. Plus it has multiplayer support!

And, you know, that whole Skyward Sword HD version that comes out on July 16, and yes there is a version where you don’t have to use motion controls. Which honestly might make this game better.

Which reveal from the Nintendo E3 panel are you most excited for? What did they miss the mark on? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!