Nintendo held its September 2023 Direct, and as we’re used to assuming for a Nintendo Director this month, it was full of great reveals, news and trailers.

Plenty of Mario love is continuing, and the movie’s success has helped, but there are a lot of Mario and spin-off games on the way from both the red-hat plumber and his friends. Not a bad thing. But if Mario isn’t your thing, there will still be something for you in this Nintendo Direct, as it even featured Lara Croft, which I couldn’t have predicted.

Here are all the trailers and news from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.

Splatoon 3 – Side Order

The second DLC for Splatoon 3 is arriving in early 2024. In Splatoon 3 – Side Order, you’ll be fighting up waves of enemies in a tower and will power up as you go in this roguelike side content.

Splatoon 3 – Side Order will be released in Autumn 2024.

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong has stolen a bunch of toys, and it’s up to Mario to get them back in this 2D puzzle and platforming Mario game.

Mario Vs. Donkey Kong is releasing on February 16 2024.

Prince of Persia – The Lost Crown

Here’s a new trailer for Ubisoft’s upcoming Prince of Persia – The Lost Crown.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will be released on January 18 2024.

Horizon Chase 2

This arcade racer features both loud colours, cars and single-player alongside 4-player multiplayer online and local.

Horizon Chase 2 is out today.

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle

This rhythm game from Konami features a bunch of characters and music from their games, like Castlevania.

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle will be released on November 14.

SPXxANYA: Operation Memories

Here’s a game based on the popular anime.

SPXxANYA: Operation Memories will be released in 2024.

Super Mario RPG

Here’s a new trailer for the Super Mario RPG remake, showing off some gameplay changes and things that stay the same.

Super Mario RPG will be released on November 17.

Another Code: Recollection

There are two games in this collection: Another Code: Two Memories and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories. The first game was released on the Nintendo DS, while the second, a Wii sequel, was never released outside of Japan.

Another Code: Recollection will be released on January 29 2024.

Princess Peach: Showtime!

We now have a name for the untitled Prince Peach game and have a better idea of what kind of game it is.

Prince Peach: Showtime is a 2.5D game in which Princess Peach can turn into costumed variants of Peach like Swordfighter Peach, Kung Fu Peach, Detective Peach and more. Each of these transformations changes the type of game as well, with the Detective looking for clues to the Swordfighter on a swashbuckling adventure.

Princess Peach: Showtime! is releasing on March 22 2024.

SaGa Emerald Beyond

Here’s a new entry in the SaGa series from Square Enix.

SaGa Emerald Beyond will be released in 2024.

Tomb Raider 1-III Remastered

This collection of Tomb Raider games includes all the DLC and bonus levels, and you’ll be able to toggle between the newly remastered art style or the original one.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered will be released on February 14 2024.

Detective Pikachu Returns

Here’s a new trailer for Detective Pikachu Returns focused on some of the other Pokemon you’ll team up with in the game and how their abilities will help you solve puzzles.

Detective Pikachu Returns will be released on October 6.

Trombone Champ

One of the funniest rhythm games in recent memories, Trombone Champ, is arriving on Nintendo Switch with motion-control support if you want to make it even wackier.

Trombone Champ is out now on Nintendo Switch.

Battle Crush

This battle royale brawler is launching next year, but a beta is happening in October.

Wartales

One of the most featured tactical RPG PC games in showcase events of the last year, Wartales, is now coming to Nintendo Switch.

Wartales is out now on Nintendo Switch.

Contra: Operation Galuga

A remastered Contra game is on its way.

Contra: Operation Galuga will be released in early 2024.

Unicorn Overlord

What a name for a game. This new RPG from Vanillaware looks complex but features the beautiful art the developer is known for.

Unicorn Overlord will be released on March 8 2024.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Here’s a new trailer for the remastered Luigi’s Mansion 2, which was originally released on the Nintendo 3DS as Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon. The game will have a 4-player online co-op with the “HD” release.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD will be released in Winter 2024.

The Nintendo Museum

A short moment was given to speak about the construction of the Nintendo Museum, which will be open in Japan next year.

Amiibo

Some Amiibo release dates and a new reveal were given today, with a Sora Amiibo arriving sometime in 2024, which will complete the Smash Bros Amiibo collection.

F-Zero 99

Nintendo have a thing for taking their classic games and doing battle royale spins, and now they’re doing that with F-Zero.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story

I believe this is the first time we’d heard about this League of Legends spin-off, or I’d remember it. It’s cozy crafting and town-sim with adorable pixel art and cutie Yorlde characters.

Bandles Tale: A League of Legends Story will be released in 2024.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

This League of Legends spin-off we did know about, but we now have a release date for Song of Nunu, which is releasing this November.

In this game, players control the yeti Nunu and his rider, Willump, in what appears to be a prequel to their time in the League of Legends games.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story will be released on November 1.

WarioWare: Move It!

Here’s a new gameplay trailer for the upcoming WarioWare: Move It!, which features some, as always, wacky mini-games, including ones using the motion controls in the Joy-Cons.

WarioWare: Movie It! will be released on November 3.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Here’s a look at the upcoming Eiyuden Chronicle game, which will let you recruit over 100 characters.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will released on April 23 2024.

Eastward: Octopia

An expansion for Easward is on its way, set in the new region of “Octopia.”

Eastward: Octopia will be released sometime this holiday season.

Wargroove 2

Tactics and Advanced Wars-inspired game Wargroove 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch following its release on PC.

Wargroove 2 will be released on October 5.

Dave the Diver

One of the games we’ve talked the most about on Explosion Network this year, Dave the Diver, is leaving PC and finally making it to another platform.

Even better, Dave the Diver is launching on October 26 on Nintendo Switch.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass

The final wave of tracks for Mario Kart, adding new tracks like Daisy Circuit (Wii), as well as characters Diddy Kong (Double Dash), Funky Kong (Wii), Pauline (Tour) and Peachette (Tour) will be released this holiday season.

Among Us: The Fungle

A new map titled “The Fungle” is coming to Among Us in October. It appears this map will be set on an island where the ship of The Crewmates has landed.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Another remaster of a beloved Mario spin-off is on its way with the Gamecube RPG Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Another game I’ve always wanted to play personally, but I never owned a Gamecube. And I’m sure I’m not the only one happy to see games like this getting remastered treatment!

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door will release in 2024.

You can watch the Nintendo Direct video in full below.

What was your favourite announcement from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct? Let me know in the comment section below.