Mar 27, 2025, 12:42 PM ET
The Nintendo Direct presentation for March 2025 — and the final presentation dedicated to the original Nintendo Switch console — has now concluded, confirming a suite of titles still due to launch on the aging hardware.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct due to air on April 2, but even if you’re not planning to upgrade immediately, you’ll still have plenty of games to enjoy well into 2026.
Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are the highlights of the presentation, but there are dozens of smaller titles that will have dedicated fans, like Disney Villains Cursed Cafe or Rhythm Heaven: Groove. Here’s a breakdown of every announcement and release date.
Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake, 2025
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 will be getting an HD remake. Nintendo
Dragon Quest 1+2 upgrades the visuals of the original two Dragon Quest games, and this release serves as the perfect accompaniment to 2024’s Dragon Quest III.
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files, July 25
AI fans get a brand new release, where protagonist Kaname Date has a long list of puzzles and mysteries to unravel in order to save lives.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, June 19
Also known as Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, this is a remake of the cult classic PS2 game.
Shadow Labyrinth, July 18
Shadow Labyrinth is a brand new metroidvania game featuring Pac-Man and mech robots. Pac-Man’s ability to devour enemies serves as a way to unlock new abilities.
Patapon + Patapon 2 Replay, July 11
A remaster of both classic Patapon titles, you’ll press buttons in these games to a rhythm in order to battle enemy armies with cute Patapon characters.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, August 27
A full remake of the Nintendo DS game known in the West as Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar gives the game a total visual overhaul with crisp 3D visuals and environments.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, 2025
Samus will have a new host of abilities in Metroid Prime 4. Nintendo
Metroid Prime 4 got a brand new trailer, showcasing Samus’ new telekinetic and psychic abilities that will give her an edge in battle. It looks like one of the most visually striking games on Nintendo Switch, with faster gameplay than in previous Prime entries. This game is likely to be something special.
Disney Villains Cursed Café, Today
In this game you brew potions in a unique café, while serving them to familiar Disney villains.
Witchbrook, Holiday 2025
Another twee occult game, Witchbrook is getting a Nintendo Switch release this year.
The Eternal Life of Goldman, Holiday 2025
This beautifully animated and unique platformer is coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
Gradius Origins, August 7
A big collection of games from the Gradius and Salamander series, alongside a brand new game, Salamander III.
Rift of the Necrodancer, Today
A new game from the Necrodancer team that looks vaguely inspired by Guitar Hero is out now.
Tamagotchi Plaza, June 27
Play with familiar Tamagotchi characters in a cute shopping plaza.
Pokémon Legends Z-A, Late 2025
Pokémon Legends Z-A will have plenty of new content for longtime fans. Nintendo
A brand new trailer for Pokémon Legends: Z-A showcases some returning mechanics from Legends: Arceus, in addition to new foes and battles you can participate in. It’s shaping up to be the most impressive Pokémon game on the console.
Rhythm Heaven: Groove, 2026
Rhythm Heaven returns, and it looks incredible. Unfortunately, it doesn’t release until next year.
Virtual Game Card, Late April
Players will be able to share Switch games among family members. Nintendo
This isn’t a video game announcement, but Nintendo Switch digital games will soon become “Virtual Game Cards” and you will be able to loan them to people in your Nintendo Switch Family, although you won’t be able to play the game yourself during that time. You can also use this system to move your digital game licenses between multiple consoles you own easily, without needing a constant internet connection.
High on Life, May 6
That game with the Rick & Morty voices, now on Nintendo Switch.
Star Overdrive, April 10
An open world action game with a fun art style, Star Overdrive is coming to Nintendo Switch very soon.
The Wandering Village, July 17
This one looks to be a settlement builder with an incredibly attractive art style. The twist? Your village is always on the move.
King of Meat, 2025
It’s Fall Guys with weapons.
Lou’s Lagoon, Summer 2025
Lou will be customizing, crafting and coasting through the air on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, May 26
This game has seen multiple delays, but still looks like it could be a fantastic blend of RPG mechanics, Animal Crossing and farming.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, Today
A remaster of the classic SaGa Frontier 2, which has been exclusive to the original PlayStation until now.
Monument Valley / Monument Valley 2, April 15
The first two Monument Valley games, which are seen as mobile game masterpieces, are making their way to Nintendo Switch within the next month.
Monument Valley 3, Summer 2025
Monument Valley 3, the latest game in the series, will also release on Nintendo Switch this summer, and it looks just as beautiful as the first two titles.
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots, 2025
The Sony franchise, Everybody’s Golf, is now being developed by Bandai Namco. It’s making its way to Nintendo Switch in addition to PS5 and Steam, this year.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Holiday 2025
A brand new side-scrolling beat-em-up from the 2D legends at Dotemu, Marvel Cosmic Invasion launches at the end of the year.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, 2026
A normal interaction in Tomodachi Life. Nintendo
A brand new Tomodachi Life game, full of memeable encounters and general weirdness, is making its way to Switch next year. The improved — but still robotic — voice effects just enhance the comic brilliance of it all.
Nintendo Today, Today
The final announcement isn’t a game at all. Instead, it’s a Nintendo news app that you can download now for more regular updates from the company, and information about its games and services. It’s available now, and will provide fans with daily news updates about the Nintendo Switch 2 after the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April.
