The release dates for the newAnimal CrossingandLuigi’s Mansion 3for the Nintendo Switch were allegedly leaked by a U.K.-based retailer.
Nintendo announced two highly anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusives at aNintendo Directsession last September. However, there has so far been no word on when they will be released.
A new leak from Base reportedlyrevealedwhen the games will arrive to the Nintendo Switch, after it updated its listings for the newAnimal CrossingandLuigi’s Mansion 3.
The listings, which have since been taken down, said that the newAnimal Crossingwill launch on September 13, whileLuigi’s Mansion 3will roll out a couple of months earlier on July 19. A new IP titledDaemon X Machinawas also tagged with release date of May 24, earlier than the other two games.
The launch of Nintendo Switch exclusives are usually on Fridays, and these three alleged release dates fit that description. Gamers should remain skeptical, as there remains no official announcement from Nintendo.
There is some reason for doubt about the reliability of the leaked dates. One issue found on Base is that there are some listings with inconsistent release dates. One example isMetroid Prime 4, also a Nintendo Switch exclusive, with a release date of December 7. That appears to be impossible, as Nintendorestartedthe development of the game because the previous work did not live up to expectations.
Casting another question mark on the validity of the Base information is thatAnimalCrossinggames usually launch in November, rather than the September launch noted in the leaked release dates. Although there is the possibility that Nintendo decided to break tradition to give way to the newPokemonRPG.
The newAnimal Crossinggame andLuigi’s Mansion 3are just two of the Nintendo Switch titles that gamers are looking forward to this year.Yoshi’s Crafted Worldis set to launch next month, whileFire Emblem: Three HousesandMarvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Orderwill also release within 2019.
Nintendo is said to still have some surprises in store for Nintendo Switch gamers, as there remains at least oneunannounced gamefor the hybrid console. Speculations have included a newF-Zerogame,Pikmin 4, remakes or sequels for theEarthboundseries, a newPaper Mariogame, andSuper Mario Maker 2.
