It came with little fanfare though. That's some collection going on there.
But it's not all just remasters.
Kirby Star Allies got some updates as well and is slated for a March 16 release. Launches in Winter here in Oz. Dark Souls: Remastered represents the first time a Dark Souls game has appeared on a Nintendo console.
"This time the game adds the first story mode since the Mario Tennis: Power Tour game on Game Boy Advance", the trailer touts. Knowing every area of the game's kingdoms will be key. From March 23rd Blastoise will be added as a playable Pokémon, while Mew and Celebi will be support Pokémon.
The Switch version brings together both versions and adds outfits from Breath of the Wild for both Link and Zelda.
After a day filled with long-standing rumors, teasing images and burning chibi-robos, the recently released mini-Nintendo Direct confirmed the existence of Dark Souls: Remastered.
That's exciting news, to be sure, but what about those of us who don't own a Nintendo Switch? Dark Souls: Remastered will also include the Artorias of the Abyss DLC.
Maybe Nomura and Square Enix will prioritize a TWEWY sequel if this Switch port does well.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will be available in "Spring 2018".
Nintendo showed everyone that they aren't quite done with Super Mario Odyssey this morning.
The deepest fan-pleaser cut has to be The World Ends With You, a quirky DS cult hit with a great soundtrack and great modern aesthetic. If you choose to find one, you are given 30 seconds to search for a balloon another player has hidden. But so far, the usual trapping the series is known for are all there. Dark Souls Remastered is the latest in the trend of critically acclaimed remastered games. He'll be swinging into the game this Spring via a new DLC pack.
However, the rest of the direct was somewhat of a port palooza, with Nintendo revealing four ports.
Nintendo will need a big, original game for late 2018, and our money is on Animal Crossing. She's pretty cool too, as she utilized an LED mask that can change its look on the whim.
EA's Fe was also on display as was previously rumored. Instead, the Direct appeared on January 11 with very little notice and brought with it a host of Nintendo Switch announcements.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will be released for Switch on May 4.
Demos!Kirby: Battle Royale and Dragon Quest Builders both have demos now live on the Nintendo e-Shop today. So we can probably expect more news at E3.
Put simply there's a motherload of games and extra content coming to the Switch to bolster its now healthy lineup. The Dark Souls website has revealed that they're also releasing the Dark Souls Trilogy box set on May 24th. And what a story mode it was.