Nintendo Reveals Switch 1 Direct Before Switch 2 Event Next Week

Nintendo has announced an upcoming Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch, set to air at 7 a.m. PT on March 27, 2025. The presentation will run for approximately 30 minutes and spotlight a selection of upcoming games coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Importantly, Nintendo has confirmed that this Direct will not include any updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. That information will be reserved for a separate presentation scheduled for April 2 at 6 a.m. PT.

Tune in tomorrow, March 27th, at 7 a.m. PT for a livestreamed #NintendoDirect, featuring around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch. There will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation.

Watch it here: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0 pic.twitter.com/1XeAuff5o1

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 26, 2025

So, what can fans expect from this Nintendo Direct? Despite the upcoming launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo continues to support the current-generation console with a strong lineup of titles. The Nintendo Switch has sold an impressive 150.86 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time. With such a massive installed base, developers and publishers—including Nintendo itself—are keen to deliver content for the platform even as the next generation begins.

Anticipated Switch releases still on the horizon for 2025 include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Additionally, Hollow Knight: Silksong, first announced six years ago, remains set to launch on the Nintendo Switch alongside PC platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux). Since the Switch 2 will support backward compatibility, these titles are expected to run on both the original Switch and its successor.

This week’s Nintendo Direct may serve as a celebratory send-off for the Switch, eight years after its initial release, showcasing Nintendo’s final wave of exclusive content before shifting focus to the next generation. However, with Nintendo’s history of surprises, there’s always a chance for unexpected announcements.