Nintendo has just announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, set to air tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT. This 30-minute presentation promises to showcase a lineup of upcoming games for the beloved console. It's worth noting that Nintendo has made it clear there will be no updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 during this event. Instead, fans can look forward to a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2 at 6 a.m. PT.
You can catch the livestreamed event by visiting the link provided by Nintendo of America on Twitter: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0.
So, what can fans anticipate from this Nintendo Direct? Despite the imminent arrival of the Switch 2, Nintendo still has a robust lineup of games in development for the current Switch, which has impressively sold 150.86 million units to date. This massive audience continues to be a focal point for video game publishers, developers, and Nintendo itself.
Among the eagerly awaited titles, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam are slated for release in 2025 on the Switch. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on the Switch sometime this year. Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong will be pleased to know that the game, announced six years ago, is confirmed for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, there's an expectation that these titles will be playable on both the original Switch and its successor.
This week's Nintendo Direct could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, which debuted eight years ago, highlighting Nintendo's final slate of exclusives before transitioning to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for its dedicated fanbase.
