Nintendo has just announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the beloved Nintendo Switch. Mark your calendars for tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT, where you can catch approximately 30 minutes of fresh content showcasing upcoming games for the console. Nintendo has made it clear that this Direct will not include any updates on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2; those details are reserved for a separate presentation scheduled for 6 a.m. PT on April 2.
You can watch the livestreamed event on Nintendo's official channels. Here's the link for easy access: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0. So, what can fans look forward to in this Nintendo Direct? Despite the looming release of the Switch 2, Nintendo continues to support the original Switch, which has impressively sold 150.86 million units worldwide. This massive audience remains a key focus for Nintendo, game publishers, and developers alike.
Among the titles still in the pipeline for the Switch are the much-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, both slated for release in 2025. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on the Switch sometime this year. Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong have been eagerly waiting since its announcement six years ago, and it's confirmed for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, these games are expected to be playable on both the original Switch and its successor.
This week's Nintendo Direct might serve as a grand finale for the Switch, which debuted eight years ago, highlighting Nintendo's last major exclusives before transitioning to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have a few surprises in store for fans, making this Direct a must-watch event.
