Nintendo Direct Announced: Showcasing Original Switch Games with No Switch 2 Discussions—Watch It Here

Heads up, folks! Nintendo’s got something exciting lined up with a Direct showcase happening on March 27, which is just around the corner. While we’re all eagerly awaiting the Switch 2 Direct that’s scheduled for next week, it looks like this freshly announced event will shine a spotlight on games for the original Switch.

Now, you might be wondering why Nintendo is giving us a showcase dedicated to the OG Switch when the Switch 2 is on the horizon. Honestly, your guess is as good as mine! Maybe it’s a final hurrah for our trusty old consoles before we inevitably upgrade to something with fancier features. It’s like throwing a farewell party while eyeing the swankier accessories coming our way.

You’ll be able to catch this Nintendo Direct for the original Switch through the video above on March 27, 2025. The event kicks off at 2 PM GMT, which translates to 7 AM PT, 10 AM ET, and 3 PM CET. Just click play at the right time wherever you are and dive into the world of video games for your classic console—before thoughts of trading it in for a Switch 2 cross your mind.

As for what to expect, Nintendo has kept details under wraps, only promising “around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch.” They were clear in saying there’d be “no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation.” To emphasize this, the Nintendo UK Twitter account followed up the Direct announcement with a reminder about the Switch 2 event in April, making sure nobody’s getting their hopes up prematurely.

With all the buzz lately, could we finally catch a glimpse of Hollow Knight: Silksong? It’s anyone’s guess, really. However, titles like Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon Legends: Z-A feel like safer bets, likely giving us less head-scratching speculation.

Whatever surprises are in store for us, we do know one comforting fact—the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible. This means you’ll be able to enjoy whatever’s announced for the original Switch on the new console too, unless Silksong ends up being not a game but just a collective whimsical fantasy we’ve all imagined.