The Switch got one last hurrah with a Nintendo Direct before the showcase for its successor next week, and it’s fair to say that the console is going out with a bang. No, there was no mention of the Switch 2, but considering that its own direct is mere days away, that’s hardly surprising.
Nintendo dropped the news about the Direct on March 26, just 24 hours before the showcase went live. We were treated to some great announcements, including a look at Metroid Prime 4 and some old-school JRPGs that are making a comeback. Naturally, we’re still wearing our clown makeup after hoping for a Hollow Knight Silksong release date.
Where can I watch the March 2025 Nintendo Direct?
You can watch the Nintendo Direct on the official Nintendo YouTube channel or by hitting play on the video below!
Now, here are all of the announcements from the March 2025 Nintendo Direct:
- Dragon Quest I + II HD 2D Remake
- No Sleep for Kaname Date
- Raidou Remastered
- Patapon 1+2 Replay
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Rift of the NecroDancer
- The Eternal Life of Goldman
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Disney Villains Cursed Café
- Witchbrook
- Gradius Origins
- Tamagotchi Plaza
- Pokémon Legends: Z A
- Rhythm Paradise: Groove
- Virtual Game Cards
- Saga Frontier 2
- Monument Valley
- Star Overdrive
- High on Life
- The Wandering Village
- Fantasy Life i
- Everybody's Golf Hot Shots
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Tamodachi Life: Living the Dream
- Nintendo Today!
Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake
It’s time for another grand adventure with the Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D remakes. It’s fair to say that the game looks stunning with this makeover, and we can’t wait to play. The collection has a 2025 release window.
AI: The Somnium Files: No Sleep for Kaname Date
You’re on a mission to track down Iris, conducting interviews to discover where she is, all while solving puzzles. There will be plenty of twists and turns here when it releases on July 25, 2025.
Raidou Remastered
An Atlus classic is getting the remaster treatment, so it’s time to put your detective hat on, explore the world, summon demons, and solve a supernatural mystery. Raidou Remastered is out on June 19, 2025.
Patapon 1+2 Replay
Remasters of the classic rhythm games Patapon 1 and Patapon 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch on July 11, 2025.
Shadow Labyrinth
You have no memories, but you make a trusty pal, Puck, who’s ready to help you explore and survive on your new journey. Just be on your guard; the enemies in this world are serious business. This darker twist on Pac-Man is out July 18, 2025.
Rift of the NecroDancer
If you like rhythm games, you’re bound to enjoy Rift of the NecroDancer, which features fun boss battles, an original electric soundtrack, and minigames. You can check it out for yourself right now.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
We got a look at some gameplay for The Eternal Life of Goldman, a gorgeous story-driven 2D platforming adventure that’s set to launch on Nintendo Switch this winter.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
It’s time for another farming game when Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar launches on August 27, 2025.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
We finally got another look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and it’s looking fantastic. The trailer showed off a luscious forest, an alien ship, and Samus’ famous gun. Naturally, some enemies made their presence known, too, showing off the combat. We also got a look at some of Samus’ abilities. Yeah, we can’t wait for this one, and the wait isn’t long, as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is releasing this year.
Take a look at our full Metroid Prime 4: Beyond guide for details on its release window, trailers, and more.
Disney Villains Cursed Café
Who doesn’t love a Disney game? In this one, you get to run your very own café, and all your patrons are the villains you know and love, or is it hate? Each customer has their own storylines and numerous outcomes – if you want to see what this is all about, it’s out today!
Witchbrook
At last, we got a look at Witchbrook. We’ve been looking forward to this one for some time now. You get to hang out with your pals, learn magic, take on jobs, and use your spells to show off your creativity. Better still, the game features online co-op. Do you have pals to play with when Witchbrook’s release date arrives in winter 2025?
Gradius Origins
A group of classic Gradius games is coming to Nintendo Switch for all you retro action lovers out there. It even has a brand-new entry for you to enjoy when it comes out on August 7, 2025.
Tamagotchi Plaza
This is one for the Tamagotchi fans, as you get to explore a plaza, have afternoon tea, and help various stores excel. You get to dip your toe into fashion and more. There are 100 new and old Tamagotchi in this one, and it releases on June 27, 2025.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Following its appearance at this year’s Pokémon Direct, Pokémon Legends: Z-A appeared once more, giving you another look at what you can expect when you visit Lumiose City. It turns out things are a bit different between night and day in this game.
Check out our full Pokémon Legends: Z-A guide for all we know on the potential release date and more.
Rhythm Paradise: Groove
Rhythm game fans, this is another one for you, as Rhythm Paradise: Groove is releasing in 2026, and it features plenty of fun minigames for you to enjoy.
Virtual Game Cards
Virtual Game Cards are what you get when you purchase a digital game; these allow you to load and eject games from the console, making it easier for you to load your games on a second console. You can freely move and arrange your games on two consoles, but they need to be linked for this to work.
The best part is that if you’re part of a family group, you can lend your games to one another. However, you can only borrow one game at a time for two weeks. The change is a year away, though, so be patient!
Saga Frontier 2
An HD remaster for Saga Frontier 2 is on the way, giving new players the chance to experience a classic RPG. However, this version features some changes, including new characters and bosses. You don’t even need to wait to play, as it’s out today.
Monument Valley
The wonderful Monument Valley games are coming to Nintendo Switch, offering a fun and relaxing puzzle-based experience. They’re coming to the console on April 15, 2025, with Monument Valley 3 to follow this summer.
Star Overdrive
Star Overdrive looks to be a fun hoverboarding experience that you can enjoy on April 10, 2025.
High on Life
High on Life is finally coming to Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025.
The Wandering Village
The Wandering Village looks to be perfect for fans of games like Stardew Valley, though it has some differences to help it stand out from the crowd. You can try it for yourself on July 17, 2025.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
We finally got a new trailer for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and it even gave us a release date: May 21, 2025.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots
This is for the golf fans, as a new Everybody’s Golf game is coming to Nintendo Switch, featuring single-player and multiplayer game modes. The game is due to release later this year.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Marvel Cosmic Invasion features plenty of your favorite heroes, putting you in some fun side-scrolling action with the option to team up with pals. You can dive in later this year.
Tamodachi Life: Living the Dream
Tamodachi Life: Living the Dream is due to release in 2026, the first new game in the series in over ten years.
Nintendo Today!
Nintendo Today! is a new app in which you can keep up to date with the latest Nintendo news. It’s available later today, just in time for all the Switch 2 news next week.
That’s everything we know about the March Nintendo Direct so far. Check back here tomorrow for a full round-up of all the announcements, and head to our Nintendo Switch 2 guide for all the details of the Switch’s successor.