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Nintendo Bids Farewell to Original Switch with Final Direct

The March 27 showcase highlighted upcoming games and features as Nintendo transitions to the Switch 2, with a dedicated Direct for the new console set for April 2.

Overview

  • Nintendo's March 27 Direct served as the final major presentation for the original Switch, marking the console's transition to the Switch 2 era.
  • Key game announcements included Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, both slated for release in 2025.
  • Nintendo introduced Virtual Game Cards, allowing digital games to be shared across Switch and Switch 2 systems starting in April 2025.
  • New titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Disney Villains Cursed Café were revealed, with some releasing as late as 2026.
  • The Switch 2 Direct, scheduled for April 2, will provide details on the new console's hardware, software, and release plans, including 'Switch 2 Editions' of games.