Nintendo Direct 3/27/2025
Nintendo Direct Switch (OG) Announcements
Today Nintendo live streamed featured their latest Nintendo Direct, which contained around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch. There were no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation.
Information about Nintendo Switch 2 will be shared on April 2nd at 6 a.m. PT in that Nintendo Direct.
Updated 3.27.2025 2:35 PM
(In order of viewing during the direct).
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD 2D Remake
HD 2D remakes breath life into classic JRPG games from yesteryear such as Octopath Traveller, Live A Live, and Dragon Quest III. Now Dragon Quest I & II get the same lovely makeover and continues the ‘Erdrick Trilogy’ narrative sometime here in 2025.
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES
Uncover the truth hidden in reality and in dreams! Join Special Agent Kaname Date on the case to discover the whereabouts of internet idol Iris, who has been trapped in a mysterious escape game. This releases on Switch July 25.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
The beloved supernatural action RPG from ATLUS returns! Experience the story of Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, apprentice detective and Devil Summoner. Undertake the case of the century and uncover the secrets of the Soulless Army with the aid of your demons. With revamped visuals, quality of life updates, new voiceover, and an overhauled battle system, an exciting and unexpected journey awaits both veterans and newcomers alike.
Look for this one on June 19. Preorders are available today on the Nintendo eShop.
Shadow Labyrinth
Was anyone else traumatized by the Amazon Secret Level episode where Pacman was an unfeeling ravenous AI? Well here is the game, and I’m so here for it. Out July 18.
Patapon 1+2 Replay
Beat the drum! Make the fever! A small and delicate, yet mysteriously endearing creature, the Patapon, are guided on their adventures through the rhythm of four drums. There are various classes of Patapon, each with distinct roles and combat styles, so use their traits to form your squad and conquer multiple stages! Become the Mighty One of the Patapon and lead the grand march towards the Earthend! Arriving July 11.
Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar
The winds of change bring you to the breezy hills of Zephyr Town. Rebuild your farm from humble beginnings and breathe new life into the town’s once-famous bazaar. Set up your stall to sell produce and goods, and meet charming townsfolk to befriend and romance as you help the community thrive. Look for this DS game coming to the Switch August 27.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
No firm release date [beyond] “coming 2025”, but still excited to see Ms. Aran wield “physic powers” moving objects, opening doors, and curving bullets like a force powered James McAvoy waking up out of a milk bath. Available to be wish listed on the eShop.
Disney Villains Cursed Café
Disney Villains have come to the counter of the Cursed Café, seeking to procure potions to fulfill their wickedly whims. As the newest potionista of this establishment, you’ll mix and serve a variety of magical elixirs that have the power to change the outcome of each villain’s story. Aid them with their wants and gather new ingredients to create entirely new concoctions.
Disney Villains Cursed Café is available today on Nintendo Switch.
Witchbrook
Discover the magic around you and spark life into a charming seaside community when you become Mossport’s new resident witch. Master spells at Witchbrook College, craft goods to grow your witch business, participate in seasonal events, and customize your charming cottage and garden to suit your style. Make friends, find love, and discover a world filled with wonder on the road to graduation and beyond! Witchbrook is coming to Nintendo Switch this winter!
The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman is a vibrant yet dark platformer adventure that weaves together legends, fairy tales, and myths. Explore a vast hand-drawn Archipelago, inspired by ancient fables and depicted in classic frame-by-frame animation, and defeat a mysterious Deity! The Eternal Life of Goldman is coming to Nintendo Switch this holiday season!
Gradius Origins
It’s time to venture into deep space and face off against relentless alien forces in GRADIUS ORIGINS, a collection that brings together six legendary arcade classics and the all-new SALAMANDER III. Pilot your ship through dangerous enemy lines, upgrade your weapons, and master this intense, fast-paced adventure. Gradius Origins is coming to Nintendo Switch on August 7, 2025. Pre-order today.
Rift of the NecroDancer
The NecroDancer’s back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Rift of the NecroDancer is available now on Nintendo Switch.
Tamagotchi Plaza
The next entry in the beloved shop simulator “Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop” series invites you into a whimsical world of Wonder Shops with over 100 Tamagotchi to play with. As your shop’s reputation grows, new Tamagotchi will visit including a new original character. Make your shop thrive and turn the town into a bustling place! Available June 27.
Pokemon Legends ZA
Welcome to Lumiose City, where skilled Trainers participate in the Z-A Royale, a tournament where you’ll rank up via unique new Pokémon battles that happen in real time and can feature Mega Evolutions! Available Late 2025.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Get into the groove with the newest entry in the Rhythm Heaven series, Rhythm Heaven Groove! Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026.
Digital Games News
Virtual Game Card
- Can easily move between systems if on same switch account
- Able to lend out to family group members
- only lend one at time per person
- only for 2 weeks at a time
- Internet connection needed for all these interactions
- Will be added in update late April 2025
- Will work on Switch 1 and Switch 2
I do have a question that was not very clear even after watching the video a number of times, do you have to be local to enable Virtual Card sharing for the first time? If anybody can clarify, get in the comments. – Paul
High on Life
Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen. Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games! High On Life launches for Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025.
Star Overdrive
Speed into the Unknown in Star Overdrive! Journey to the galaxy’s depths in this high-speed sci-fi epic! Ride your stylish Hoverboard to traverse stunning alien landscapes and face enemies by combining multiple powers. Available April 10 (preorders now on eShop) See Gaming Outsider News for a more in-depth announcement; Full Review coming soon!
The Wandering Village
In a world where mysterious plants are spreading all over the earth, a small group of survivors seek shelter on the back of a giant, wandering creature. Build your settlement and form a symbiotic relationship with the colossus in this city-building strategy game. Will you survive together in this hostile, yet beautiful post-apocalyptic world, contaminated by poisonous fungi? Releases July 17.
King of Meat
Allow us to introduce you to the survival gameshow that is always looking for show-offs: KING OF MEAT! Are you a Contender ready to destroy anything that steps into the Dungeon? Or are you a Creator, crafting the most devious challenges with your own dungeons? King of Meat allows everyone to express their creativity, so join the mayhem! Available sometime 2025.
Lou’s Lagoon
Traverse the vibrant Limbo Archipelago in search of your Uncle Lou, who mysteriously disappeared and left you his seaplane delivery service. Explore the islands, harvest resources, and hone your crafting skills to complete jobs and grow your business! Run your own seaplane delivery service, customize your char, decorate, craft & explore different tropical islands in our stress-free cozy open island adventure. Available Summer 2025
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Embark on a time-traveling adventure in the sequel to the popular 3DS game “FANTASY LIFE.” Explore a vast open world, craft unique items, decorate your home and island or delve deep into dungeons. The possibilities are endless in this slow-life RPG! Available May 21
SaGa Frontier 2 Remaster
Experience the intertwining destinies of Gustave, a royal heir caught in the turmoil of war, and Wil, an excavator confronting a hidden threat that could change the world. In SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, their journeys unfold through the History Choice system, an event-based structure letting you explore pivotal events from multiple perspectives. Now fully remastered with stunning HD watercolor visuals, newly added events, and refined gameplay, this beloved RPG classic returns to captivate a new generation. Discover the world of Sandail like never before.
Monument Valley Monument Valley II – AND Monument Valley III
Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds. Includes all chapters and DLC. Available April 15 – preorder today
Monument Valley III is also coming to Switch Summer 2025.
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots
The beloved easy to start but difficult to master golf series, EVERYBODY’S GOLF returns with a unique variety of characters and courses! Coming later 2025.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
A cosmic battle awaits! After Annihilus launched an unprecedented attack across the galaxy, all life hangs in the balance. Nova, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Phyla-Vell, Captain America, and many more heroes, both Earth-born and cosmic, will join forces in a star-spanning brawling adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the universe will be fought across the stars in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion! Grab the crew and get ready for some classic arcade style beat-um-up action this holiday 2025.
TomoDachi Life: Living the Dream
For the first time in 10 years, a new game in the Tomodachi Life series is on the way! Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2026!
One More Thing
Shigeru Miyamoto comes out and announces new app: Nintendo Today. After 4.2.2025 all news will go through the app as well as online (out later today). We will post links here when they drop in the various app stores.
