Nintendo held, on the morning of Thursday (27), the last edition of Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on the original switch, ending a cycle that marked the company's trajectory in the last seven years.
The broadcast, widely awaited by players and industry enthusiasts, has revealed a series of releases scheduled for 2025, including unpublished games, commemorative collections and updates from enshrined titles.
The highlight was Metroid Prime 4: Beyond , with new details of gameplay and setting, and Pokémon Legends: ZA , who presented unpublished elements of the city of Lumiosis, as well as competitive battle modes. The event had a nostalgic but also strategic tone.
While valuing the last moments of the switch, Nintendo uses Direct as a bridge to the transition to the next generation. The company has not yet officially revealed the successor of the hybrid console, but has confirmed that a presentation dedicated to the new hardware will take place soon. Until then, Switch releases continue to move the market and support the engagement of the user base, which exceeds 130 million units sold worldwide.
Nintendo Direct presents Metroid Prime 4 with mysterious forest and intense action
Without a set release date, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was the most anticipated moment of the broadcast. The trailer revealed a forest scenery samus, facing enemies with fluid movement and expanded arsenal.
The visuals, more detailed than the previous titles of the franchise, suggest a technical leap that may indicate retrocompatibility with the company's future console. The soundtrack, with atmospheric tones, reinforces the proposal of more dense and mysterious ambiance. In addition to the traditional first -person gameplay, the video showed combat excerpts in open and most narrative -emphasis on areas.
The project, originally announced in 2017, underwent complete restart in 2019, when Retro Studios resumed development. Since then, Nintendo has maintained the silence, which further increased the curiosity of the fans.
The new preview has not clarified dates, but indicates that the game is at an advanced stage and could be one of the last major switch releases or even transitional title to the new platform.
Pokémon Legends Za gains competitive mode, time cycles and urban reformulation
Another weight title displayed was Pokémon Legends: ZA , Spiritual Sequence of Legends: Arceus and set in the Metropolis of Lumiosis in the Kalos region. Nintendo showed a reimaginated version of the city, which changes according to the day cycle.
At night, players will be able to face urban coaches in more challenging battles, which promises to significantly alter exploration dynamics. The Z-Royale mode, new to the Pokémon universe, will bring ranked combat between players, with the promise of personalized rewards and even the granting of desires-a proposal that mixes narrative with competitive mechanics.
Visually, the game adopts a more elaborate Cel-Shading style, with detailed characters and scenarios. The pace of gameplay also seems to have been adjusted to make battles more strategic. Although Nintendo has not reported a debut date, the game should be one of the company's flagship for the second half, with a strong appeal between veterans and new players.
Remakes, collections and classics reinforce commitment to the current catalog
The presentation devoted a generous space to nostalgia, with the exhibition of remakes and relaunch that expand the Switch library. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake received a new trailer, highlighting the three-dimensional pixelate style. The absence of a concrete date was compensated for the revelation of an unprecedented character, which may indicate narrative additions to the originals.
already broken Remastered: The Mystery of Soulless Army , a spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei series, will be released on June 19, with pre-sale already available. Patapon 1+2 Replay collection has a premiere scheduled for July 11.
In addition, other important announcements included the Gradius collection , scheduled for August 7, in celebration of the franchise's 40th anniversary, and the Frontier 2 saga remaster, which is now available today.
Monument Valley trilogy was also confirmed , with the first two titles on April 15 and the third in July. These initiatives reinforce Nintendo's bet on timeless content, attracting both nostalgic and new audiences.
Unpublished titles bet on creativity, alternative narratives and casual gameplay
In addition to blockbusters and revised classics, Nintendo had smaller games with creative proposals. At Sleep for Kaname Date , scheduled for July 25, promises a story with Noir atmosphere and investigative elements. Shadow Labyrinth , scheduled for July 18, combines puzzles with combat in obscure environments.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar returns to the origins of the franchise, focusing on agriculture and small -scale trade. The title will be released on August 27 and received praise for the colorful look and light soundtrack.
Witchbrook , Chucklefish game centered on relationships and school life in a magical world, will come during the holidays. The proposal refers to successes like Stardew Valley , but with emphasis on narrative and social interactions.
Another unusual title is Tamagotchi Plaza , scheduled for June 27, which will allow more than 100 characters to live in a digital mall, with minigames and seasonal events.
Partnerships, service expansion and news application complete the package
The event also brought news about services and partnerships. Marvel launches Cosmic Invasion at the end of the year with heroes in action and local multiplayer available Bandai Namco also revealed Everybody 's Golf Hot Shots , scheduled for some time of 2025 .
From April, the Virtual Game Cards , a digital game loan system. The system will allow you to share a digital game between two consoles of the same account, but will block simultaneous use. The measure seeks to facilitate family access without compromising the platform's licensing rules.
Closing the presentation, Nintendo launched Nintendo Today, an official news app for iOS and Android. Thus, the tool centralizes updates on launches, promotions, events and system updates. With this, the company expands the integration of its digital ecosystem, preparing the land for the new generation.
However, even in the final stretch, the switch shows breath with a diverse schedule. Thus, Nintendo bets on balance between innovation and tradition to sustain the public interest until the arrival of its new console, whose complete revelation should happen later this semester.
