Nintendo Switch 1 Direct Announced Before Switch 2 Event

Nintendo has announced an exciting Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for tomorrow, March 27th, at 7 a.m. PT. This 30-minute presentation will focus exclusively on upcoming games for the current console, with no information about the Nintendo Switch 2. You can catch the live stream at this link: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0.

With the Nintendo Switch having sold an impressive 150.86 million units, it remains a vital platform for video game publishers, developers, and Nintendo itself. Even as the anticipation for the Switch 2 grows, the Switch's massive audience ensures that it won't be overlooked. This Direct could serve as a final showcase for the Switch, highlighting its last major exclusives as Nintendo prepares to transition to its next-generation console.

Fans can look forward to updates on several anticipated titles. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam are both slated for release on the Switch in 2025. Pokemon Legends: Z-A is set to launch sometime this year. Additionally, Hollow Knight: Silksong, announced six years ago, is confirmed for the Switch among other platforms. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, these games are expected to be playable on both the original Switch and its successor.

While this Direct may mark a significant moment as Nintendo outlines its final slate of exclusives for the Switch, fans should stay tuned for potential surprises. Nintendo is known for its ability to keep fans engaged and excited, and this presentation might just have a few tricks up its sleeve.