Nintendo Unveils Switch 1 Direct Before Switch 2 Event

Nintendo has exciting news for fans of the Nintendo Switch, announcing a Nintendo Direct scheduled for tomorrow, March 27, at 7 a.m. PT. This Direct will run for approximately 30 minutes and will focus exclusively on upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch. It's important to note that Nintendo has made it clear there will be no updates about the Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation; those details are reserved for a separate Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2 at 6 a.m. PT.

You can catch the livestreamed event by tuning in here: https://t.co/sJFoxe0mq0.

With the Nintendo Switch having sold an astounding 150.86 million units to date, it's clear that there's still a massive audience eager for more content. Even as Nintendo prepares for the Switch 2, the current Switch's lineup remains robust. Fans can look forward to titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, both slated for release in 2025. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is expected to hit the Switch later this year. The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, initially announced six years ago for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, is also on the horizon. Given that the Switch 2 is expected to be backwards compatible, these games should be playable on both the original Switch and its successor.

This week's Nintendo Direct could serve as a final showcase for the Switch, eight years after its launch, highlighting Nintendo's last major exclusives before transitioning to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for fans. Stay tuned to see what's in store for the beloved console.