A recap of everything announced at the Nintendo Direct Mini

Another partner showcase

Leave it to Nintendo to surprise us.

Well, this Nintendo Direct Mini wasn’t a full surprise, but tons of gaming news at 10AM ET is kind of…a lot to take in, especially since a ton of people are probably still asleep, or at work in some regions!

The big thing today is Monster Hunter Rise on Switch. The title was chosen because of the focus on verticality, and will feature a new canine companion that you can ride. Monster Hunter Stories 2 is also a thing, as well as Disgaea 6. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is coming to Switch today, too, out of nowhere.

Here’s a full recap!

• Monster Hunter Rise for Switch could be revealed as early as today
• Capcom reveals Monster Hunter Stories 2 for Switch
• NIS teases Disgaea 6 for Nintendo Switch
• Goldie and The Fortune Tellers are coming for your turf in Empire of Sin
• Sniper Elite 4 is taking aim on Nintendo Switch
• Rune Factory 5 looks like a colorful return to fighting for the farm
• Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Ori 2) is coming to Switch after all..today
• Monster Hunter Rise will ship with three new amiibo

Here are some other quickfire announcements:

• Fitness Boxing 2 is arriving on December 4
• Hades is out today on Switch
• The Long Dark is too
• Balan Wonderworld is out on March 26, 2021 and will sport co-op