Nintendo has announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for tomorrow, March 27, at 7am PT. This direct will showcase approximately 30 minutes of upcoming games for the beloved console. Nintendo has explicitly stated that this presentation will not include any updates about the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to have its own dedicated direct on April 2 at 6am PT.
Fans can tune into the livestream at the provided link: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0. With the Nintendo Switch having sold an impressive 150.86 million units to date, the platform boasts a massive audience that developers and publishers are eager to cater to, even as attention shifts toward the upcoming Switch 2.
Anticipated titles for the Switch include 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 expected to hit the Switch sometime this year. The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, initially announced six years ago, is also confirmed for a Switch release, alongside Windows, Mac, and Linux. 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 could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, eight years after its launch, by highlighting Nintendo's final lineup of exclusive titles before the transition to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for fans, making this a must-watch event for any Nintendo enthusiast.
