Nintendo Direct Showcases Final Wave of Switch Games Ahead of Switch 2 Reveal

The March 27 presentation highlights major updates, new titles, and backward compatibility as Nintendo transitions to its next-generation console.

Nintendo's March 27 Direct served as a farewell to the original Switch, focusing on upcoming games and features for the console's massive 150 million-unit install base.
Key highlights included new trailers for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, both slated for release in 2025.
Nintendo announced the Nintendo Today! app, now available, which provides daily updates on games and company news.
Backward compatibility was emphasized, ensuring that most new Switch titles will also be playable on the upcoming Switch 2.
The April 2 Nintendo Direct will reveal the Switch 2's release date, pricing, and launch lineup, marking the start of a new generation.