Everything Announced in October 28's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase

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Nintendo has presented a brand new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that featured such games and announcements as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity's demo, Bravely Default 2's delay, Control's Cloud Version on Switch, and much more. You can find a breakdown of each announcement below!

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity's Demo Is Available Now

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-official-demo-trailer"] While we still have to wait a little bit for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a free demo is now available in the Nintendo eShop. The demo will let let players experience both the action and the story of this upcoming prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Furthermore, this Direct revealed that the Divine Beasts will also be playable

Bravely Default 2 Delayed to 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/bravely-default-ii-introducing-the-asterisk-holders-trailer"] Originally scheduled for release in 2020, Bravely Default 2 for the Nintendo Switch has been delayed to February 26, 2021.

Control: Ultimate Edition - Cloud Version Announced for Nintendo Switch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/control-ultimate-edition-cloud-version-trailer"] Remedy's Control: Ultimate Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch in a new cloud version of the game, which will need an constant internet connection to play.

Hitman 3 - Cloud Version Coming to Nintendo Switch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/hitman-3-nintendo-switch-announcement"] It was also revealed that a Cloud version of Hitman 3 will also be released on Nintendo Switch. Hitman 3 is scheduled to be released on other platforms on January 20, 2021, but this trailer only said "coming to Nintendo Switch."

No More Heroes 3 Footage Shown, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Are Now Available on Switch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/no-more-heroes-iii-nmh-1-nmh-2-nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-trailer"] No More Heroes 3 was featured in this Nintendo Direct Mini, but it won't be released until 2021. However, it was also announced t hat both No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, which were both originally released on Nintendo Wii, are available now on Switch.

Immortals Fenyx Rising Gets a New Trailer Ahead of Its December 2020 Release Date

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/22/immortals-fenyx-rising-story-trailer"] Ubisoft's Immortals Fenyx Rising got a new-look trailer in this Nintendo Direct Mini, and it showcased the open-world game that will have you facing off against Greek gods as a new winged demigod named Fenyx. It will be released on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on December 3, 2020.

Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Will Arrive on Switch in 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/story-of-seasons-pioneers-of-olive-town-announcement-trailer"] The newest entry in the Story of Seasons franchise - Pioneers of Olive Town - will be released on Nintendo Switch on March 23, 2021 and will let players cultivate a farm, chop down tree, discover flora and fauna, raise animals, and much more.

Part Time UFO, From the Developers of the Kirby Series, Is Now Available on Switch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/part-time-ufo-launch-trailer"] Part Time UFO, which is developed by the Kirby series' HAL Laboratory, is a colorful game in which players become an adorable and helpful UFO. You must perform part-time jobs and all the challenges can be done with a another! Part Time UFO is available now.

Tropico 6 - Nintendo Switch Edition Announced for November 2020

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/29/tropico-6-review"] Tropico 6 will make its way to Switch on November 6, and will put the players in the shoes, once again, of El Presidente as he has to build and rule an island, take care of subjects' needs, and send agents to steal world monuments.

Surviving the Aftermath Brings a Post-Apocalyptic Future to Switch in Spring 2021

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/05/18/surviving-the-aftermath-new-gameplay-trailer"] Surviving the Aftermath tasks players to survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future. Build a colony, protect your people, and restore civilication when Surviving the After math launches on Switch in Spring 2021.

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia Launches in November 2020

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/13/bakugan-champions-of-vestroia-official-announcement-trailer"] Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia got another trailer and its release date of November 3, 2020, was confirmed.

Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition, the Deck-Building Roguelite Game, Arrives on Switch in Summer 2021

jjj Every decision matters in Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition as you make your way through this deck-building roguelite game. Each playthrough is different with different jobs to take on, friends or enemies to make, and cards to collect. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
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