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2017 was a big year for Nintendo, with the Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 2DS XL (a revision of the 3DS without the 3D as well as the sixth and last model in the family), releasing as well as Nintendo delving further into mobile games. Some Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games were also made. The Wii U was discontinued the same year.

Timeline

Notable releases

• Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World was released on January 19 in Japan and China.
• Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King was released on January 20 in North America and Europe.
• The Wii U was discontinued worldwide on January 31.
• Nintendo's third mobile title, Fire Emblem Heroes was released on iOS and Android on February 2.
• The Nintendo Switch was released in Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong on March 3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the first Zelda game to be an open world since the first 1986 Zelda game was also released on this day for Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
• Monster Hunter XX released on March 18 in Japan.
• Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was released on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS in North America on April 12.
• Team Kirby Clash Deluxe was released on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS in Europe & Japan on April 13.
• Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia was released on April 20 in Japan and May 19 in North America and Europe.
• The New Nintendo 2DS XL was announced on April 28. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was also released in Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia on this day.
• The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in Australia on June 15.
• ARMS was released on June 16 on the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
• Ever Oasis was released on June 23 in North America and Europe and on July 13 in Japan, for Nintendo 3DS.
• Kirby's Great Suction Offensive (Kirby's Blowout Blast) was released on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan & South Korea on July 4.
• Kirby's Blowout Blast was released on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS in North America & Europe on July 6.
• Kirby's Blowout Blast was released on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS in Australia on July 7.
• Hey! Pikmin was released on July 13 in Japan and on July 28 in North America and Europe.
• The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in Japan and South Korea on July 13.
• Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! was released on July 15.
• Splatoon 2 was released on July 21 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
• The New Nintendo 2DS XL was released in North America and Europe on July 28.
• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was released on August 29 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
• Pokkén Tournament DX was released on September 22 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
• Mario & Luigi RPG 1 DX (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions) was released on October 5 for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan.
• Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions was released on October 6 for the Nintendo 3DS in North America & Europe.
• Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions was released on October 7 for the Nintendo 3DS in Australia.
• Super Mario Odyssey was released on October 27 for the Nintendo Switch, worldwide.
• Kirby Battle Royale was released on November 3 for the Nintendo 3DS in Europe.
• Kirby Battle Royale was released on November 4 for the Nintendo 3DS in Australia.
• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon was released on November 17 for the Nintendo 3DS, worldwide.
• Kirby Battle Deluxe! (Kirby Battle Royale) was released on November 30 for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan.
• The Nintendo Switch was launched in South Korea and Taiwan and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releases worldwide, on December 1 for the Nintendo Switch.

Events

• The Nintendo Switch Presentation happened on January 12, followed by tours around the United States and Europe and events in Australia and Japan. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was also announced on this day.
• A Fire Emblem-centered Nintendo Direct was broadcasted on January 18.
• The Nintendo 64 celebrates it's 20th anniversary in Europe & Australia.
• DSiWare was terminated on March 31.
• The Pokémon anime series celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 1.
• A Nintendo Direct focusing on ARMS and Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on April 12.
• The Kirby franchise celebrates it's 25th anniversary in Japan on April 27.
• The Nintendo GameCube celebrates it's 15th anniversary in Europe on May 3.
• A Nintendo Direct focusing on ARMS and containing a trailer of Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on May 17.
• The Nintendo GameCube celebrates it's 15th anniversary in Australia on May 17.
• A Pokémon-centered Nintendo Direct was broadcasted on June 6.
• The Nintendo conference at Electronic Entertainment Expo 2017 was held on June 13 and ended on June 16.
• A Dragon Quest Direct exclusive to Japan was broadcasted on June 21.
• A Nintendo Direct focusing on Splatoon 2 was broadcasted on July 6.
• The New Nintendo 3DS was discontinued in Japan and Europe on July 14.
• Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, the 20th movie of the Pokémon series, premiered on theaters on July 15.
• The Kirby franchise celebrates it's 25th anniversary in North America on August 1.
• The Kirby franchise celebrates it's 25th anniversary in Europe & Australia on August 3.
• The Mario Kart series celebrates it's 25th anniversary in Japan on August 27.
• The Mario Kart series celebrates it's 25th anniversary in North America on September 1.
• A Nintendo Direct was broadcast on September 13.
• An Animal Crossing Direct was broadcasted on October 25.
• An Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct was broadcasted on November 7.
• Miiverse was discontinued on November 7.
• The Wii Mini was discontinued worldwide on November 13.
• The New Nintendo 3DS XL was discontinued in Europe on December 30.

Character debuts

• ARMS - Min Min
• Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Luminary
• Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Pyra/Mythra/Pneuma, Rex
• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka, Blacephalon, Zeraora
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Revali, Daruk, Urbosa, Princess Mipha, Purah, King Sidon, Teba, Tulin, Makeela Riju, Yunobo
• Fire Emblem Heroes - Veronica
• Fire Emblem Warriors - Rowan and Lianna
• Super Mario Odyssey - Cappy
• Splatoon 2 - Pearl Houzuki and Marina Ida

Games released in 2017

Nintendo Switch

Wii U

Nintendo 3DS

Mobile

• Pokémon Duel
• Fire Emblem Heroes
• Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Super NES Classic Edition

• Star Fox 2

Gallery of notable releases