Nintendo Direct Japan March 2025: All Switch Game Announcements and Release Dates

Nintendo Direct Japan March 2025: All Switch Game Announcements and Release Dates Nintendo closed out its latest Nintendo Direct with a wave of announcements specifically for Japanese audiences, highlighting new and returning titles for the Nintendo Switch.

While the global Direct featured a robust lineup, the Japanese broadcast included additional releases—some exclusive to the region and others set for worldwide launches.

Here’s a comprehensive roundup of every notable title revealed during the Japanese Nintendo Direct in March 2025, complete with release dates and essential platform details. Nintendo Direct Japan March 2025: Full Broadcast Recap The Japanese Nintendo Direct showcased several announcements not seen in other regions.

If you want to catch every reveal firsthand, the complete Japanese presentation is now available on Nintendo’s official channels.

For those seeking a breakdown of new Switch games and key releases, read on for summaries and highlights from the show. Major Game Announcements From Japan’s Nintendo Direct Project:;COLD case.mirage – Out Now in Japan The standout highlight was Project:;COLD case.mirage, an immersive mystery adventure from developer Gemdrops.

Designed in a desktop-style format, players investigate complex cases using in-game digital tools such as websites, surveillance feeds, and simulated interrogations.

As you connect pieces of digital evidence, new narrative twists unfold, challenging you to alter the outcome of each case.

Project:;COLD case.mirage launched immediately following the broadcast, exclusively via the Japanese eShop. Sizzle Reel 1: Quick-Fire Switch Releases A collection of new games was also spotlighted in the first sizzle reel: - Sanrio Characters Miracle Match: Magical Onigokko (Available Now) - Winning Post 10 2025 (Available Now) - Star Overdrive (Launching April 10, 2025) - All in Abyss: Judge the Fake (April 10, 2025) - Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025) - The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- (April 24, 2025) Super Robot Wars Y – Worldwide in 2025 Bandai Namco’s iconic franchise returns with Super Robot Wars Y, confirmed for worldwide release in 2025.

This grid-based tactical RPG once again brings together dozens of anime mecha and pilots in strategic, turn-based combat.

Players unite legendary series’ protagonists to overcome a joint threat using fan-favorite units and special attacks.

The newest installment is slated for Nintendo Switch with simultaneous global availability. Sizzle Reel 2: Upcoming Highlights The second swift showcase included several prominent titles: - Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics (April 24, 2025) - Tokimeki Memorial (May 8, 2025 – Japan) - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025) - Mobile Suit Gundam (May 22, 2025) - Ys Memoire (May 22, 2025) - Onimusha 2 (May 23, 2025) - Fantasy Life (May 21, 2025 – Title also featured in the Western broadcast) Tokimeki Memorial: forever with you Emotional – May 8, 2025 (Japan) Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Tokimeki Memorial is returning as ‘Tokimeki Memorial: Forever with You Emotional’ for Nintendo Switch.

Konami emphasized that this updated version carefully preserves the original’s look and gameplay, offering long-time fans the chance to relive beloved memories while introducing the romance simulation classic to a new generation.

The game launches in Japan on May 8, 2025. Global and Regional Switch Releases: What’s Next While some games from the Japanese broadcast will remain regional exclusives, several—including Super Robot Wars Y and Capcom Fighting Collection 2—are set for global release.

Nintendo continues to leverage its diverse developer partnerships to expand the Switch’s game library across genres, from tactical RPGs and romance simulations to action and arcade classics. For further details, check Nintendo’s official channels and the eShop for updated regional availability.

Stay tuned for more release news and in-depth game coverage as 2025’s Nintendo Switch lineup unfolds.

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