While the lead-up was short, the presentation was long. Perhaps not. I wouldn’t know yet as I’m writing this before the Direct has even begun.
But yes, the rumours were true. Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct tonight that showed off all kinds of games for the original Nintendo Switch. Could it be the last Nintendo Switch-focused direct?
Stay tuned for Australian Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order info on the Aussie Nintendo Switch 2 Facebook Group, the Press Start Twitter account and Press Start BlueSky account
We’re not sure.
But while there were no Nintendo Switch 2 announcements tonight, which was expected, there was still a lot on show for what will ostensibly become one of the twilight years for one of Nintendo’s best-selling consoles.
So, without further ado, here’s everything announced at the March 2025 Nintendo Direct.
Don’t forget to check us out next week for anything and everything Nintendo Switch 2, including an immaculately curated collection of the announcements as well.
ALL OF THE MARCH 2025 NINTENDO DIRECT ANNOUNCEMENTS
A PERPLEXING NEW TRAILER REVEALED A BRAND NEW TOMODACHI LIFE
It’s called Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream. But it’s also out in 2026. Watch it while high. I dare you.
WE GOT A BETTER LOOK AT METROID PRIME 4: BEYOND, FINALLY
It’s looking succulent and juicy, as predicted. The video took us through a new planet called Viewros and some of the combat too, as well as new Psychic Powers that Samus can wield. No date was confirmed, though it is still on track for 2025.
WE GOT OUR FIRST EXTENDED LOOK AT POKEMON LEGENDS: Z-A
As previously shown, the game will take place in Lumiose City once again. There’s also a nighttime tournament called Z-A Royale. It’s like The Purge, but for Pokemon. It’s out in late 2025.
PATAPON IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH
Both games are coming to the Switch as it’s own packaged called Patapon 1+2 Replay. New difficulty features have also been introduced. It’s out on July 11th 2025.
A BRAND NEW RHYTHM HEAVEN GAME IS COMING TO SWITCH
It look cool, but it’s out in 2026. See you then.
THE SHOW OPENED WITH OUR FIRST LOOK AT THE DRAGON QUEST I-II HD-2D REMAKE
Following on from last years’ Dragon Quest III HD, this packaged brings together the original two Dragon Quest games with the same HD-2D treatment we’ve come to know and love. It’s out in 2025 still – no date was announced.
THE FOLLOW-UP TO AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES WAS SHOWN
The game has you playing as Kaname Date, trying to track down an idol trapped. It’s out on July 25th 2025. I can’t remember the title beyond that.
ATLUS IS DIGGING INTO THEIR BACK CATALOGUE WITH RAIDOU REMASTERED
The game has you playing as a detective and devil summoner. The game is a remake of an older game, sporting new visuals, quality of life updates, new voiceover and an overhauled battle system. It’s out in July.
WE GOT ANOTHER LOOK AT THE WEIRD BUT COOL PAC-MAN GAME
It’s a kooky action filled Metroidvania game that has you exploring a strange world with a familiar called Puc (or Pac, get it?). It’s out on July 18th 2025.
STORY OF SEASONS: GRAND BAZAAR IS HEADING TO THE SWITCH THIS YEAR
The game makes its Switch return after initially debuting on the Nintendo DS. It’s out on August 27th 2025.
DISNEY VILLAINS CURSED CAFE IS A THING AND IT’S OUT NOW
Not sure how we go from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to this but that’s the dynamicity of videogames isn’t it? It’s out NOW go and get your fix. I hope Jafar can make me a latte.
WE GOT OUR LOOK AT ANOTHER CHUCKLEFISH GAME
The game is a life simulator that has you playing as, well, as Witch. It’s playable with up to four players as well, and is coming to PC and Xbox too.
THE EXTENDED LIFE OF GOLDMAN IS LOOKING VERY DUCKTALESY
Inspired by DuckTales, the game has you playing as an old man who can customise a variety of canes to jump through levels. It’s all hand-drawn too, and it’s out later this year.
GRADIUS ORIGINS INCLUDES ALL THE CLASSIC GRADIUS GAMES AND A NEW ONE TOO
VERY DYNAMIC. Includes a new game too, Salamander III. It’s out on August 7th.
RIFT OF THE NECRODANCER WAS SHOWN AND ITS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
After being announced last month, it’s out today. It also has music from Celeste.
TAMAGOTCHI PLAZA WAS REVEALED TOO
Looks dynamic. June 27th.
NINTENDO REVEALED A VIRTUAL GAME CARD SYSTEM FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH
I don’t really get this beyond being able to lend your friends their games? It sounds like what every other console account system is. Cool! Kind of.
A WHOLE BUNCH OF GAMES WERE REVEALED TO BE COMING TO SWITCH
Something for everyone!
SAGA FRONTIER 2 REMASTERED GOT ANOTHER TRAILER
It’s out today and features reworked visuals.
THE MONUMENT VALLEY GAMES ARE COMING TO SWITCH TOO
The first two Monument Valley games are heading to the Switch on April 15th 2025. Monument Valley 3 is also coming to the Switch later this year too.
EVERYBODY’S GOLF IS MAKING THE JUMP TO NINTENDO SWITCH
H O T T O G O. It’s out in 2025.
A BRAND MARVEL NEW BEAT EM UP IS COMING FROM DOTEMU
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is from the team who brought us Shredder’s Revenge and Rita’s Rewind, it features support for up to four players both local and online. It’s out later this year in 2025.
