Nintendo has announced that it will hold a Nintendo Direct this Thursday, the 27th, at 11 AM (Brasilia time), with a planned duration of 30 minutes. Nintendo will dedicate the event exclusively to games for the original Nintendo Switch. The Japanese giant has already stated that it will not provide any information about the next console, the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
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The company will broadcast the presentation live on its official YouTube channel and other digital platforms. Expectations are high, as this may be one of the last Directs focused entirely on the console launched in 2017. Announcements of new titles, as well as updates to already known games, are expected to dominate the programming, in addition to possible partnerships with external studios.
Expectations revolve around Metroid Prime 4 and possible surprises
Among the releases eagerly awaited by fans, the most talked-about name is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Announced years ago, the title still hasn't had an official release date confirmed. Although the game's presence in this edition isn't guaranteed, the absence of any mention of the Switch 2 reinforces the possibility that the title will finally appear in the broadcast. Nintendo should also make room for third-party productions, which continue to release new content for the Switch.
In addition to the traditional reveals, fans are also speculating about the possibility of "shadowdrops"—surprise releases made available shortly after the presentation, a strategy Nintendo has successfully adopted on other occasions. This practice usually generates strong engagement on social media and immediately boosts digital sales.
Nintendo will highlight the new console at a separate event
Nintendo will keep the focus of this Thursday's Direct on the current Switch and will present details of the Nintendo Switch 2 in a broadcast scheduled for April 2nd at 10 AM (Brasilia time). According to Nintendo itself, this event will bring important news about the successor to the current console, including possible information about backward compatibility with games from the previous generation.
Thus, the company's strategy becomes clear: to ensure a dignified end to the Switch cycle, while preparing the ground for the next chapter in its console lineup. The company is using this edition of Nintendo Direct as a final showcase for games that are still to come to the original console, while preparing the ground for the new model.
