NintendoNintendo’s March 27 Direct Presentation is in the books, here’s everything that was shown off during the show.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 took a backseat during the show, Nintendo did give us a better look at some of the upcoming releases in the original console.
Of course, the next console will get its chance to shine in April with a show dedicated to it – but for now, here’s everything Nintendo announced during the March 27 Direct.
Where to watch
As always, you can watch the entire Direct on Nintendo’s YouTube Channel or below using our on-site embed:
Everything announced
Here’s everything shown off at the March 27 Nintendo Direct:
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 remake
The first two Dragon Quest games have been fully remade for the Nintendo Switch. These traditional RPGs will see players on a quest to save the kingdom but with overhauled graphics, all while staying true to the series’ roots.
The original games came out in 1986 and 1987 on the NES, but still have a committed following today. Dragon Quest XI was released in 2017, so while it’s been a while since we got a modern sequel, the series is still very much alive.
- Release window: 2025
No Sleep for Kanane Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
Join Special Agent Kaname Date, who’s now on the case to discover the whereabouts of an internet idol called Iris, who has been kidnapped and trapped in a mysterious escape game in this mystery-solving RPG.
Dante will be unable to rest as he hunts for clues to aid him in his quest in a race against time to free Iris from her prison. The game is a typical RPG meaning players will need to guide Dante through a series of locations, chat to NPCs, and solve quests that get him one step closer to his goal.
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- Release date: July 25, 2025
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Raidou is a cop who can summon demons to help him protect his town from other demons. He’ll also need to patrol the town, solve crimes, and help NPCs in this remastered RPG adventure from Atlus.
The game is a lot lot Persona in that it allows Raidou to explore his surroundings, chatting to the locals under his charge, and solving crimes – some normal, but some will have a supernatural bent, needing Raidou to summon his demons for aid.
- Release date: June 18, 2025
Shadow Labyrinth
Shadow Labyrinth is actually an upcoming Metroidvania adventure that sees a new hero team up with Pac-Man in a new twist on the legendary series. In this game, Pac-Man is a mysterious orb entity simply known as Pac.
Not only will Pac follow the hero through a range of 2D levels, but the player will also need to use Pac’s biting abilities to attack enemies and solve puzzles. Think of the game as Pac-Man crossed with Metroid.
- Release window: 2025
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay
The legendary PSP adventures are being remade for the Nintendo Switch. In Patapon, you command your little army of Patapons through numerous 2D side-scrolling battles. Players will be able to give their troops commands that either cause them to attack, retreat, or do a range of special abilities that help defeat enemies and move on to the next battle.
- Release date: July 11, 2025
Story of the Seasons: Grand Bazaar
In what looks like it could be the ultimate cozy game, the next Story of the Seasons entry sees players come to a farm and set up their own shop with their produce to help revive the local bazaar. In time, this sees the village become a bustling market town with the player’s bazaar as it’s heart.
Not only do players need to tend to their farm and shop, they can also mingle with the townsfolk, learn the stories of the various NPCs and even get married. The game also contains some adventure elements, not unlike Stawdew Valley and relaxing life sims.
- Release date: August 27, 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus Aren returns in the fourth Metroid Prime game on the Nintendo Switch. Like the earlier entries, this will be a first-person shooter that also borrows from the classic Metroid games of the past – such as letting Samus turn into a ball.
The game is a follow up to the universally adored Metroid Prime 3 and may be the last great game of the Switch 1 era. Although, it’ll most likely be playable on the Switch 2 when that releases in 2025.
- Release window: 2025
Disney Villains Cursed Cafe
Players will find themselves running a struggling coffee shop that exclusively caters to a range of Disney Villains. Here, the case owner will need to listen to the villain’s problems and help them find a solution.
They’ll even get to mingle with other villains, so if you’ve ever wanted to see Ursula share a frappachino with Malificent while they both discuss how to deal with their pesky princess problem, now’s you chance.
- Release date: March 27, 2025
Witchbrook
This life sim RPG sees the player join a university to learn how to become a witch. They’ll be able to fly around town on their broomsticks, chat with NPCs, and essentially live the life of a student and a witch at the same time.
Witchbrook looks like a cross between Hogwarts Legacy and Stardew Valley, which could be an exciting mash-up for fans of both Harry Potter and cosy games.
- Release window: Winter 2025
The Eternal Life of Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman sees an old man go on a fantasy adventure in this 2D side-scroller where Goldman needs to defeat a range of zany monsters to achieve his goals.
- Release date: March 27, 2025
Gradius Origins
Gradius Origins will see all the retro Gradius games remastered and repacked on the Nintendo Switch, letting players live out some nostalgic moments from the legendary series. The remaster complication also celebrates the series’ 40th anniversary.
- Release date: August 7, 2025
Rift of the NecroDancer
Rift of the NecroDancer is a dancing game where players need to move to a beat to not only get the high score but also defeat their creepy opponents.
- Release date: March 27, 2025
Tamagotchi Plaza
Tamagotchi is back in a new game where players will be able to walk around a town and take part in a series of minigames all involving the classic characters from the legendary virtual pet toys.
- Release date: June 27, 2025
Pokemon Legends Z-A
The next major entry in the Pokemon series returns to Lumiose City, based on Paris, where humans and Pokemon are learning to live together. Legends Z-A also lets players take part in new types of battles if they go out at night to challenge other trainers.
The game is a sequel to both Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon X & Y, borrowing gameplay elements from one with the location of the other. It’ll also bring back Megaevolutions, which is mega exciting.
- Release window: Late 2025
Rhythm Paradise Groove
Rhythm Paradise Groove features a variety of minigames all designed to be completed by learning a beat and then completing different actions in time with it.
- Release window: 2026
High on Life
The comedy shooter from the makers of Rick and Morty finally comes to Nintendo Switch. Get ready for lots of irreverent humor while blasting monsters.
- Release date: May 6, 2025
Saga Frontier 2 remastered
The iconic sequel to Saga Frontier has been fully remastered and is also now available on Nintendo Switch. The game is a lot like Dragon Age and Final Fantasy, set in a magical world where the player needs to go on a quest to save the world.
- Release date: March 27, 2025
Monument Valley 2
Monument Valley 2 is an isometric puzzle game where players need to guide their character from one side of the level to their main goal as each level gets more difficult to navigate.
- Release date: April 15, 2025
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots
A new Everybody’s Golf game will be making its way to Nintendo Switch and will let players show off their putting skills while on the move.
- Release window: 2025
Tomodachi Life
The Mii’s of the Nintendo Wii era live on in Tomodachi Life, which is a social sim where players control their Mii characters while completing a range of fun activities. Those who miss the Wii will love this next entry in the series.
- Release window: 2026
Nintendo also revealed some news about game-sharing on the Nintendo Switch and how digital games will now use Virtual Game Cards so that players can lend them to others and use them across more than one console.
