Nintendo to Focus on Switch 1 in Upcoming Direct Before Switch 2 Event

Nintendo has just announced an exciting Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, set to stream at 7 a.m. PT on March 27. This 30-minute presentation will dive into a selection of upcoming games for the beloved console. Nintendo has been clear that this event won't touch on the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, which will be the focus of a separate Direct scheduled for 6 a.m. PT on April 2.

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

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So, what can fans look forward to in this Nintendo Direct? Despite the buzz around the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo still has a robust lineup of games planned for the original Switch, which has impressively sold over 150.86 million units. This massive audience ensures that developers and publishers, including Nintendo, will continue to support the platform.

Among the titles to watch out for are 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 sometime this year. Fans have also been eagerly awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong, which was initially announced for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Nintendo Switch six years ago. Given the Switch 2's backward compatibility, these games 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 exclusives before the transition to the Switch 2. However, Nintendo might still have some surprises in store for fans, making this an event not to be missed.