Heads up, Nintendo fans! A Direct showcase is scheduled for March 27, marking a highlight on your calendar. As I write this, it’s just around the corner. With the Switch 2 Direct set for next week, this newly announced event will focus exclusively on games for the original Switch.
You might be wondering why this original Switch showcase is so close to the grand unveiling of the Switch 2. Honestly, your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps it’s a kind of farewell bash, encouraging you to spend a bit more money on your trusty old console before switching allegiance to the new, flashier model with those sleek joy-cons.
You can catch this Nintendo Direct by playing the video above at the scheduled time on March 27, 2025. It kicks off at 2 PM GMT – that’s 7 AM PT, 10 AM ET, and 3 PM CET. Just hit play wherever you are, and dive into the world of games for a console that, let’s face it, you might have been considering parting with soon in favor of the upcoming Switch 2.
Nintendo has kept details under wraps but promises “around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch.” They’ve clearly stated there will be “no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation.” The Nintendo UK Twitter followed up the announcement with a teaser for the April Switch 2 Direct, making sure everyone’s expectations are in check.
What games might we see? Maybe we’ll finally get a glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong. Although, safer bets might include titles like Metroid Prime 4 or Pokemon Legends: Z-A—both likely to spark less wild speculation and bizarre cake theories.
No matter what’s revealed, it’s reassuring to know that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible. This means you’ll still have access to the titles announced for the original Switch. Well, unless Silksong turns out to be nothing more than a shared hallucination we’ve all been experiencing.
