Nintendo has officially scheduled a new Nintendo Direct presentation for today, Thursday, March 27, set to begin at 7 a.m. PT. The 30-minute live stream will focus exclusively on upcoming Nintendo Switch game releases, bringing fresh updates to eager fans about what’s in store for the current console generation.
In their announcement, Nintendo made a point to clarify that the presentation won’t include any information about the Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that details about the highly anticipated next-generation hardware will come at a different event.
This clear boundary sets expectations for viewers while fueling speculation that a dedicated Switch 2 reveal may happen soon after.
The gaming community has already begun theorizing about potential announcements. Metroid Prime 4, which has been in development since Nintendo restarted the project from scratch in 2019, tops many wishlists. The timing of this Direct has led some fans to believe the long-awaited title might finally receive a proper showcase and release window.
Beyond Metroid, rumors point to several possible ports and remasters. Fans are particularly vocal about wanting The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD to make the jump from Wii U to Switch.
Kirby titles are also frequently mentioned, with Planet Robobot being a popular candidate for an enhanced port. The March timing of this Direct is interesting, as it falls between Nintendo’s typical February and June presentation windows.
With approximately 30 minutes allotted, fans can expect a focused showcase rather than an extensive deep dive into any single title.
One last hurrah?
This Direct may represent one of the final major game announcements for the original Switch, which launched in 2017 and is widely believed to be approaching the end of its primary lifecycle.
Nintendo appears to be carefully managing the transition between console generations, ensuring that Switch owners still have fresh content to look forward to while preparations for new hardware continue behind the scenes.
Nintendo fans can join the company’s official YouTube channel or website to watch the Direct live on March 27. As always with Nintendo presentations, expect a mix of surprises, updates on known titles, and potentially a few “available today” shadow drops to keep the excitement high.
