Nintendo announced that it will hold a Nintendo Direct this Thursday, the 27th, at 11:00 AM (Brasília time), expected to last 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 reveal any information about its 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 could be one of the last Directs focused entirely on the console launched in 2017. Announcements of new titles, as well as updates to existing games, are expected to dominate the program, along with potential partnerships with external studios.
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Among the releases fans are eagerly awaiting, the most talked-about name is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Announced years ago, the title still doesn't have an official release date. While the game's presence isn't guaranteed in this edition, the lack of any mention of the Switch 2 reinforces the possibility that the title will finally appear in the broadcast. Nintendo is also expected to make room for third-party productions, which continue to release new content for the Switch.
In addition to traditional reveals, fans also speculate about the possibility of "shadowdrops"—surprise releases made available immediately after the presentation, a strategy Nintendo has successfully adopted on other occasions. This practice typically 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-gen Switch and will reveal details about the Nintendo Switch 2 in a broadcast scheduled for April 2 at 10 a.m. ET. According to Nintendo, this event will bring important news about the successor to the current-gen console, including possible information about backward compatibility with previous-gen games.
Thus, the company's strategy is clear: to ensure a dignified conclusion to the Switch cycle, while paving the way for the next chapter in its console line. The company is using this edition of Nintendo Direct as a final showcase for the games still coming to the original console, while also paving the way for the new model.
