With less than a workweek to go until the highly anticipatedNintendo Switch 2 Direct , Nintendo pay the first Switch one last go - around with aDirect of its own . This Thursday morning Nintendo Direct chip in us a clear approximation of what to expect from Nintendo Switch throughout the rest of 2025 and even a turn into 2026 . Unfortunately , we did not get release dates forMetroid Prime 4 : BeyondorPokémon Legends : Z - A , but we did get in - deepness looks at gameplay from both claim .
On top of that , there were great deal of surprise reveals , such as Sony bringing classic Patapon games to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo teasing new Tomodachi Life and Rhythm Heaven games for 2026 . To help you keep track of what was part of this showcase , I ’ve recap everything announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct . record through this , and you ’ll have a clear-cut idea of what to expect from Nintendo Switch as its successor finally get .
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets more gameplay, but no release date
In the centre of this Nintendo Direct , Nintendo finally founder us another facial expression atMetroid Prime 4 : Beyond . The long - awaited follow - up to one of Nintendo ’s most darling series was sustain to still be a Nintendo Switch title , not a Switch 2 exclusive , but we still did not get a dismissal escort . Gameplay showed us our first feeling at Planet Viewros , which Samus is by chance transport to , and psychic abilities that Samus can now use . It is a bummer that we still do n’t make out whenMetroid Prime 4 : Beyondwill be loose this year , though .
A new Rhythm Heaven game was revealed, but it’s not out until next year
After a long time without a new game , Nintendo has finally revealed a new title in the Rhythm Heaven serial , which challenge players with tough rhythmic challenges . Most only demand undivided - button presses , but need gross timing as player await at the pretty invigoration and listen to the Sung dynasty in each stage . This new game in the series is titledRhythm Heaven Groove , and it ’s going to fare to Nintendo Switch sometime in 2026 .
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was announced for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo ’s last secret plan declaration of the show wasTomodachi Life : endure the Dream , a follow - up to the cult classical 3DS titleTomodachi Life . These games are offbeat life sims where players can watch their Mii - like avatars go about their daily lives on an island . Not much was shown about the game outside of a few funny interaction . LikeRhythm Heaven Groove , Tomodachi animation : Living the Dreamwon’t be out until 2026 .
Nintendo Today! is a new mobile app for Nintendo news
To close out the show , Nintendo revealedNintendo Today ! , a unexampled earpiece app that answer as a daily calendar and author for Nintendo word . Shigeru Miyamoto teased that new information about the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released through the app every day after the Nintendo Direct next month . Fittingly , Nintendo Today!launches today .
Shadow Laybrinth reimagines Pac-Man in July
Bandai Namco Entertainment showed off more gameplay from its gritty Pac - Man reimagining , Shadow Labyrinth , during today ’s Nintendo Direct . The gameplay bet remindful of Metroidvania game likeHollow Knight , and there seems to be a lot of depth when it come to the different ability at upgrade at the player ’s disposal . To capShadow Labyrinth’ssegment of the showcase off , a July 18 waiver date was confirmed .
More PlayStation games are coming to Nintendo Switch
Some classic PlayStation game and franchises are come to Nintendo Switch in the wake ofLego Horizon Adventures . During the Nintendo Direct , we learned that the PS4 remasters ofPataponandPatapon 2are come to Nintendo Switch . They will be part of a single bundle calledPatapon 1 + 2 Replay . It will be released on July 11 . subsequently in the Direct , Nintendo confirmed that a new Everybody ’s golf game game , Everybody ’s Golf Hot Shots , is also coming to Nintendo Switch later this year .
