Nintendo Direct March 2025: Final Switch-Era Showcase Set for March 27, No Switch 2 Announcements

Nintendo fans worldwide are gearing up for what may be the last major Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch era.

On March 27, 2025, at 7 a.m.

PT, Nintendo will stream a roughly 30-minute presentation featuring upcoming games for its popular hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch.

The event, promoted by Nintendo of America via their official channels, confirms that there will be no updates regarding the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 during this livestream. Since its launch in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has established itself as one of the best-selling consoles of all time, with more than 139 million units sold globally as of early 2024.

The Switch’s robust library, innovation, and accessibility have helped Nintendo sustain strong sales throughout its lifecycle.

As industry speculation intensifies around the next generation of Nintendo hardware, this presentation is expected to highlight games launching in the final months of the Switch’s mainstream support. According to Nintendo’s official statement, tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct will focus exclusively on forthcoming Nintendo Switch titles, showcasing releases expected in the months both leading up to and following the anticipated arrival of Switch 2.

"Join us on March 27 at 7 a.m.

PT for a livestreamed Nintendo Direct with around 30 minutes of information about upcoming Nintendo Switch games.

This presentation will not include Nintendo Switch 2 updates," Nintendo of America relayed via social media channels. Among the most anticipated games likely to appear is Metroid Prime 4.

Announced in 2017, this long-awaited entry in the legendary series has had a complex development journey.

While there’s widespread expectation that Metroid Prime 4 will eventually launch on both Switch and its successor, official information still places its release squarely within the Switch platform for now.

Developer Retro Studios has been at the helm since the project’s restructuring in 2019, and fans are eager to see what progress has been made. Additionally, the Kirby franchise remains a frequent spotlight in late-console-cycle releases.

Industry watchers are noting signs pointing to a potential enhanced port of "Kirby: Planet Robobot," originally released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016.

With renewed merchandising and the franchise’s strong presence on the Switch, an announcement would cement the title as a fitting addition to Kirby’s Switch portfolio. Notably, fans should not expect updates on "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" during this Direct, as the last major update came during February’s Pokémon Day broadcast.

The Pokémon Company is poised to share more on the future of the franchise at the upcoming Pokémon World Championships instead. Nintendo’s March 27 Direct could be a historic moment, wrapping up seven years of remarkable software support for the Switch.

As the gaming world prepares for the next generation, this event represents a final opportunity for players and industry professionals to celebrate—and anticipate—the closing chapter of the Nintendo Switch era. The Nintendo Direct will stream live via Nintendo’s official YouTube and eShop channels, inviting both devoted fans and industry observers to tune in for the latest on Nintendo Switch games.

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