Nintendo has just unveiled an exciting announcement: a Nintendo Direct presentation is set to take place tomorrow. Let's dive into the specifics of this upcoming event and what you can expect to see.
Nintendo of America has confirmed that the Nintendo Direct will be broadcasted tomorrow, March 27, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 A.M. ET. This highly anticipated 30-minute showcase will focus on providing updates and insights into the upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch. However, fans eagerly awaiting news about the Nintendo Switch 2 will need to wait a bit longer; Nintendo has explicitly stated that "there will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation." Instead, keep your calendars marked for April 2, when a dedicated Switch 2 Direct will finally give us the scoop on the next-generation console.
To help you tune in at the right time, here's the schedule for the livestream in various time zones:
What can we anticipate from this Nintendo Direct? While Nintendo is keeping things under wraps, the gaming community is buzzing with rumors and speculation. A title that's been on everyone's wishlist is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has been in the works since its reveal at E3 2017. Could we finally get a glimpse of its progress?
The rumor mill is also spinning tales of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a potential remaster of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, and a new Mario Kart game that was hinted at during the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement. And let's not forget Hollow Knight: Silksong, which has recently shown signs of life—could this be the moment fans finally get a release date?
While the spotlight of this Direct is on the current Nintendo Switch, it's important to note that Nintendo has confirmed that the upcoming Switch 2 will be backward compatible. This means that any new game announcements made during the Direct will also be playable on the new console.
As the countdown to the presentation begins, the excitement is building. Will there be any surprise announcements to keep us on the edge of our seats? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: Nintendo always knows how to captivate its audience.