Nintendo Wii U Launch Titles: Complete List Confirmed for North America Release

Nintendo has announced the official lineup of 23 launch titles for the Wii U, its then-latest home console, set to release in North America on November 18, 2012.

This launch marks a significant moment for both the company and the gaming industry, as Nintendo sought to redefine home entertainment with innovative hardware and a diverse collection of games spanning multiple genres and developers. The Wii U launch roster features a strong mix of both first-party and third-party offerings, ensuring widespread appeal for gamers of all preferences.

Leading the charge are flagship Nintendo titles such as 'New Super Mario Bros.

U' and 'Nintendo Land,' both developed in-house and designed to showcase the Wii U’s unique capabilities, including the system’s inventive GamePad controller and asymmetric multiplayer experiences. Alongside these core titles, third-party publishers are contributing major releases to strengthen the console’s debut.

Ubisoft, one of the platform’s key supporters, offers highly anticipated titles like 'Assassin’s Creed III,' 'ZombiU,' and 'Just Dance 4.' Additionally, Activision brings 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II,' while Warner Bros.

adds 'Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition,' ensuring the Wii U appeals to a broad spectrum of gaming audiences. Interestingly, Ubisoft’s acclaimed platformer 'Rayman Legends,' which was initially assumed to launch on day one in North America, has been scheduled as a launch window title instead.

While the game would arrive simultaneously with the console in Europe, North American players would need to wait.

This shift, according to sources familiar with the matter, may help the title stand out after the launch traffic, particularly as it would have otherwise competed directly with 'New Super Mario Bros.

U.' In a revised statement, Nintendo expressed enthusiasm about the breadth of titles available from day one, highlighting both established franchises and innovative new IPs.

The company emphasized its commitment to delivering diverse experiences on the Nintendo Wii U, supporting both longtime fans and newcomers to the platform. Below is the full list of 23 Wii U launch titles confirmed for North America: 1.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II 2.

Skylanders Giants 3.

Transformers Prime 4.

Wipeout 3 5.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two 6.

FIFA Soccer 13 7.

TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 Wii U Edition 8.

New Super Mario Bros.

U 9.

NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge 10.

Nintendo Land 11.

SiNG Party 12.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 13.

WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper 14.

Darksiders II 15.

Assassin’s Creed III 16.

ESPN Sports Connection 17.

Just Dance 4 18.

Rabbids Land 19.

Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 20.

ZombiU 21.

Scribblenauts Unlimited 22.

Game Party Champions 23.

Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition With this extensive lineup, Nintendo demonstrated its commitment to providing a wide array of gaming experiences at launch, further cementing the Wii U’s position in the competitive home console market.

As the console debuted, industry watchers and fans alike praised Nintendo for securing robust third-party support, underpinning the Wii U’s strong start and ongoing impact on the video game ecosystem.

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