Nintendo Direct 3/27/25

[Briar]

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

Information about Nintendo Switch 2 will be shared on April 2nd at 6 a.m. PT in the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 presentation.

I've seen rumors the last few days about there being a Direct for Thursday, so I'm not surprised. It does kind of make sense that they would to want to do another Switch focused Direct before the Switch 2 presentation. What are you expecting from this Direct?

 

[Bruscoe]

If they say there's no Switch 2 information (which is coming in April), then I'm honestly expecting announcements for third party titles. I'd be surprised if anything major were to be announced.

 

[Snek]

I am hoping for some Pokémon information so the recent "leaks" can either be validated or invalidated. I also just want to see new Megas. I have severe nostalgia from the XY and ORAS releases when they stuffed new Megas in your face every month or so.

 

[Paperboy012305]

I don't really expect too many first party titles to be revealed other than the obvious Metroid Prime 4 as most would go to the Switch 2 direct, but if there would be any, I'd just see nothing more but rather, free updates to previous existing first party switch titles.

I mean, being it only 30 minutes instead of the usual 40 kind of seals the deal on why honestly.

 

[-Blue-]

It wouldn't make sense for them to drop a lot of new titles when the Switch 2 announcement is right around the corner. So I don't know what they will be revealing. Unless it's titles they're going to show for the Switch 2 with 'more detail to follow'

 

[nightglow]

Honestly I'd think Nso stuff, Maybe dlc stuff, 3rd party and indie games.
Maybe if we are lucky we will get a glance of something pertaining to a future game as a tease and for anticipation of the switch 2 announcement.

 

[-Apples-]

Maybe they’ll finally announce Donkey Kong 64 (and Diddy Kong Racing) for NSO. I would also like to know if other third-party titles (like Snowboard Kids, Crusin’ USA, and Namco Museum) will be added.

 

[KittenNoir]

Ohh exciting I will check this out!!! They probably wont really be mentioning new games coming out I reckon it would mostly be about the Switch 2.

 

[Mairmalade]

I haven't followed any Switch-related news recently, so this is a welcome surprise!

I'm patiently awaiting Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and the new Fantasy Life. We've gotten a few tidbits from both, but they may make another appearance here!

 

[Mutti]

Im betting on most if not all being third party titles
They are most likely holding back for the switch 2

 

[Iris_T]

I was waiting for the direct on April for more info on the new console but this one got me curious, hope to see something new that picks my interest!

 

[LoveGraceMarie]

Clowning for Tomodachi Life as per but I’m expecting nothing really considering it contains no switch 2 info. Any big titles would be on that surely

 

[Mairmalade]

Clowning for Tomodachi Life as per but I’m expecting nothing really considering it contains no switch 2 info. Any big titles would be on that surely

Oh, my gosh. Yes, please. It was such a blast. I'd love to see it return in some capacity!

 

[oak]

Maybe a Story of seasons game? One can hope

 

[Shellzilla_515]

Didn't expect a Nintendo Direct out of nowhere, so I'm not expecting big things to be revealed here since the Switch 2 direct is next month like a few others have said. Maybe some more HD ports? Wind Waker on the Switch would be nice even though I already have a Wii U copy of it lol.

 

[Sheando]

Maybe a Story of seasons game? One can hope

Ooh yes! I would be excited for this.

This announcement really took me by surprise, so I’m expecting a bunch of smaller titles that won’t really interest me given the proximity to the Switch 2 direct. I’ll try to tune in while I rush through my breakfast before work. More pokemon info or more Fantasy Life info would be welcome, but I’m not sure either outcome is likely.

 

[Justin]

A new Rhythm Heaven game would be cool and plausible as a niche Switch 1 game to drop!! Was just remembering that existed a few days ago.

 

[Croconaw]

I can see this being a very underwhelming Nintendo Direct. They are probably holding back revealing anything major until closer to the release of the Switch 2.

Aside from that, I hope there’s something about Pokémon Legends Z-A.

 

[Saylor]

I feel like this would be the perfect opportunity for Wind Waker / Twilight Princess HD! idk how credible they are but I remember leakers saying they both already existed and have for a while. it feels like a given to me since Nintendo has ported so many other Wii U games but we'll see. I do own a Wii U so I could just play it anyway but WW HD has been my most wanted Switch game for a while! I'm not really looking forward to anything else in particular but I'm excited to see if we'll get any big surprises before moving on to the Switch 2

 

[a potato]

I’m so excited! I’m expecting some smaller, more niche games. And a straggler Wii U port or two.