Nintendo Unveils Switch 1 Direct Before Switch 2 Event

Nintendo has exciting news for fans of the Nintendo Switch, announcing a Nintendo Direct set to stream live tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT. This event will showcase approximately 30 minutes of upcoming games tailored for the Nintendo Switch. It's important to note that Nintendo has explicitly stated there will be no updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation. For those eagerly awaiting news on the Switch 2, mark your calendars for April 2 at 6 a.m. PT, when Nintendo will host a dedicated Switch 2 Direct.

You can catch the Nintendo Direct live by tuning in here: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0

So, what can fans expect from this Nintendo Direct? Despite the buzz around the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo still has a robust lineup of games in development for the original Switch, which has impressively sold 150.86 million units to date. This massive audience continues to be a significant focus for video game publishers, developers, and Nintendo itself.

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 expected to hit the Switch sometime this year. Fans have also been eagerly awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong, which was announced six years ago with confirmed launch platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, and the 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 could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, eight years after its launch, 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 dedicated fanbase.