This Thursday, March 27, 2025, a new Nintendo Direct will be held, focusing exclusively on the upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch console. The Japanese company has confirmed that this event will not include any news about the future Nintendo Switch 2, but it will serve as a key prelude to the closing of the current hybrid console’s lifecycle.
What time is the March 2025 Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo announced that the live stream will begin at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET. For viewers in Mexico, this corresponds to 8:00 a.m. (Central Time). The event can be watched live on the official Nintendo YouTube channel, where the countdown is already scheduled.
This Nintendo Direct will last approximately 30 minutes, enough time to showcase previews, trailers, and updates for games still on their way to the Nintendo Switch.
What will be shown in the March 2025 Nintendo Direct?
The company has been clear: the event will focus on “games coming soon to Nintendo Switch.” While no specific titles have been confirmed, fans speculate we might see major updates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the only game currently listed on Nintendo’s official release schedule.
There is also anticipation around Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which was featured last month during a Pokémon Presents event. Although it’s unlikely to take center stage in this Direct, a mention is possible if a 2025 release window is confirmed.
Nintendo is also expected to unveil other significant titles to close the current generation of its console on a high note—especially considering that its successor, the highly anticipated Switch 2, will be formally revealed during another event next April 2.
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Will there be any news about Nintendo Switch 2?
The answer, according to Nintendo, is a resounding no. Any information related to the hardware, pricing, or exclusive titles of the new console will be saved for the Direct on Wednesday, April 2.
However, since backward compatibility between the current Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 has been confirmed, there’s a possibility that the titles shown on March 27 will also be playable on the new console. This adds extra excitement—especially for those not planning to upgrade immediately.
Why are there two Nintendo Directs so close together?
Nintendo has decided to split its software and hardware announcements into two separate events to keep its communication strategy clear. The company aims to give one last push to its current console before shifting all focus to the Switch 2.
According to industry analysts, this move follows a market logic: “Not everyone will be early adopters of Switch 2,” which is why keeping the original Nintendo Switch’s library alive makes commercial and strategic sense. Additionally, the hype around the new console is so high that sharing the spotlight with outgoing-generation titles would be counterproductive.
Where can you watch the March 2025 Nintendo Direct live?
The event will stream live on the official Nintendo YouTube channel. As usual, it will be available in both English and Japanese, with summaries and recaps soon to follow on social media and gaming news websites. For Spanish-speaking fans, multiple content creators and video game news outlets will provide live translations or post-event summaries.
