Nintendo has announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT. This event promises around 30 minutes of content showcasing upcoming games for the beloved console. It's important to note that Nintendo has explicitly stated there will be no updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation. 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 on Nintendo's official channels. Here's the link to watch it live: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0.
So, what can fans expect from this Nintendo Direct? Despite the looming release of the Switch 2, Nintendo still has a robust lineup of games in development for the original Switch. With an impressive sales figure of 150.86 million units, the Switch continues to command a massive audience that developers and publishers are eager to cater to.
Among the anticipated titles, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam are slated for release on the Switch in 2025. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to launch on the Switch sometime this year. Fans have also been eagerly awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong, which was initially announced for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch six years ago. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, these games are expected to be playable on both the current and next-gen consoles.
This week's Nintendo Direct could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, which debuted eight years ago, by revealing Nintendo's final slate of exclusives before transitioning to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for its loyal fanbase.
