Nintendo has just announced an exciting Nintendo Direct event, exclusively focused on the beloved Nintendo Switch. Mark your calendars for tomorrow, March 27th, at 7 a.m. PT, as Nintendo gears up to showcase around 30 minutes of upcoming games designed for the Switch. You can catch the live stream right here: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0. Please note, this Direct will not feature any updates on the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2; those details are slated for a separate event on April 2 at 6 a.m. PT.
So, what can fans look forward to in this Nintendo Direct? Despite the buzz surrounding the Switch 2, Nintendo has a robust lineup of games still slated for the original Switch, which has impressively sold over 150.86 million units. This massive audience is something that video game publishers, developers, and Nintendo itself won't easily overlook, even as attention shifts to the next generation.
Among the titles to watch out for, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is confirmed for a 2025 release on the Switch, as is Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Fans can also anticipate Pokémon Legends: Z-A hitting the Switch sometime this year. And let's not forget the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, which Team Cherry confirmed for Windows, Mac, Linux, and the Nintendo Switch back when it was announced six years ago. With the Switch 2 being backwards compatible, there's a strong expectation that all these games will be playable on both the current and next-gen consoles.
This week's Nintendo Direct could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, eight years after its launch, potentially outlining Nintendo's final slate of exclusives before transitioning to the Switch 2. However, knowing Nintendo, there might be a few surprises in store as well. Stay tuned to see what Nintendo has up its sleeve for the iconic Switch.