Nintendo Direct Showcases Final Lineup for Original Switch

Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and new features like Virtual Game Card highlighted as Nintendo transitions to Switch 2.

Nintendo's March 27 Direct served as a farewell for the original Switch, previewing upcoming titles and updates ahead of the Switch 2 launch.
Major first-party titles featured included Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, showcasing new psychic abilities for Samus, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set for late 2025.
New games announced include Rhythm Heaven Groove, releasing in 2026, and Disney Villains Cursed Café, which launched immediately after the presentation.
Nintendo introduced the 'Virtual Game Card' system, enabling digital game sharing and easier license transfers across consoles, arriving in April.
The April 2 Nintendo Direct will shift focus entirely to the Switch 2, revealing its hardware, pricing, and game lineup.