Nintendo Unveils Switch 1 Direct Before Switch 2 Event

Nintendo has just announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, set to stream tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT. Fans can look forward to around 30 minutes of reveals and updates on upcoming games for this beloved console. 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 eager about the Switch 2, mark your calendars for a separate Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2 at 6 a.m. PT.

You can catch the live stream on Nintendo's official channels. Here's the link for tomorrow's event: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0.

So, what can fans expect from this Nintendo Direct? With the Nintendo Switch having sold an impressive 150.86 million units, it remains a significant platform that Nintendo and third-party developers continue to support. Even as the industry buzzes about the upcoming Switch 2, there are still several exciting titles on the horizon for the original Switch.

Anticipated games such as 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 later this year. Fans have also been eagerly awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong, which was confirmed for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch six years ago. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, these titles are expected to be playable on both the current and next-gen consoles.

This week's Nintendo Direct could serve as a grand finale for the Switch, eight years after its launch, showcasing Nintendo's final lineup of exclusive games before shifting focus to the Switch 2. Yet, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for its dedicated fanbase.