The latest Nintendo Direct has officially concluded!
The event took place on March 27, 2025, and features loads of exciting game reveals.
The presentation lasted just over 37 minutes which was a little shorter than the usual 40-odd-minute format.
Nintendo announced a dedicatedNintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Directback when it first revealed the console.
Read on for a full recap of everything that we saw.
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Hello and welcome to my live Nintendo Direct coverage.
The hype is definitely building and we’re here to guide you through the day.
First, I’d recommend just making a mental note of that start time.
We also know that the direct will last for roughly 30 minutes, so have that time free.
I’ll also be recapping everything after the fact.
Also consider bookmarking the live stream on YouTube.
A Kirby remaster?
Wondering what might be in store?
The latest rumors suggest that we a remaster ofKirby: Planet Robobotcould be announced.
Of course, this is pure speculation at this time but it would make a lot of sense.
Could this hint at some of the things we might see at the Nintendo Direct?
It’s not likely, but it’s still interesting nonetheless.
I’ve been keeping up with thelatest posts on X / Twitterto see what everyone’s been talking about.
I’m noticing lots ofThe Legend of Zeldafans holding out for remasters.
I’ve even spotted one fan desperate for aTomodachi Life 2reveal.
We’ll just have to wait and see.
Here are some of the more amusing ones that I’ve spotted so far.
On the other, Nintendo might want to focus more heavily on larger franchises likeMario Kartwith more general appeal.
We’ll just have to wait and see…
Will there be any hardware revealed?
Do you have any predictions as to what is going to be shown?
Or maybe a burning desire for a certain game to appear?
I’m now full of lunch and back to take over our live coverage…
In my books, it’s highly likely that there will be some more announced later.
Just fifteen minutes to go!
This is not a drill!
There is now just 15 minutes to go until the Nintendo Direct begins.
Why not use the next few minutes to check that you have some drinks ready and get comfy?
I’m personally sipping on a coffee and have an ice cool cup of water on standby.
I hope you set an Alarmo, because we’re in the home stretch now!
The Nintendo Direct is just five, yes five, minutes away.
confirm to tune in for yourself below or follow along here…
The stream hasn’t officially begun, but viewers are already pouring in!
Just one minute to go…
Hold on to something!
The Direct kicks off with its first reveal
Here it is!
The first reveal of the show…
It looks like a new trailer forDragon Quest 1 & 2HD-2D Remake!
Are we going to get a release date?
No release date I’m afraid, but we do know that it’s coming some time in 2025.
Oh, here’s a long rumored game!
From Bandai Namco we now haveShadow Labyrinthand wait… is that Pac-Man???
I didn’t see this one coming!
This was originally released as a PlayStation Portable game published by Sony.
It sees assume the role of a deity, guiding tribes of ball-like Patapons.
It looks super cute.
We have a new Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer!
The trailer also showed off a range of psychic abilities for Samus!
This lets her open doors and, more excitingly, control her attacks more closely.
Now onto some more headlines!
Disney Villains Cursed Cafelooks like a fun time, with cool art and loads of iconic characters.
It’s available later today.
Sticking with the cute game theme, we’ve got a trailer forWitchbrookfrom Chucklefish!
A cool-looking action platformer here inThe Eternal Life of Goldman.
It’s always great to see an old man protagonist, so sign me up!
These are all action side-scrollers with a cool retro aesthetic.
We also have a new trailer forRIft of the Necrodancer, showing loads of high-octane rhythm based combat.
It looks like a blast!
Now an adorable look atTamagotchi Plaza!
It looks like a cute take on running your own shop.
Here’s another look atPokemon Legends: Z-Aand it’s a bit… rough.
I’m not the biggest fan of the series, but the visuals here look seriously dated.
Hopefully this will be one title that gets lots of Switch 2 enhancements.
The trailer showed off some core mechanics, including Wild Zones and a… battle royale mode?
Hold up - is that a newRhythm Heavengame?
It certainly looks like it!
Okay this is weird…
Some kind of hardware reveal?
Not hardware, but a software feature.
Welcome Virtual Game Cards!
These are added to your system when you buy a game, and allow you to play a title.
If you own multiple systems, you might transfer them between them like you would a physical game.
How bizarre… Maybe some kind of measure to reduce game sharing?
Or a cross-generation move with the Nintendo Switch 2 in mind.
Save data will not be erased, which is good to know.
The feature is set to launch in late April.
Here’s what we’re seeing:
The presentation continues!
A HD remaster ofSaga Frontier 2is on the way.
This classic RPG looks stunning on a modern console, updated with brand new events and features.
And it’s available today!
Monument ValleyandMonument Valley 2, two fantastic mobile puzzle games, are coming to Nintendo Switch!
A newEverybody’s Golf Hot Shots, a new entry in the long-running series.
It’s coming out in 2025.
Marvel Cosmic Invasionlooks cool!
A retro beat-em-up starring Marvel heroes from across the universe.
It’s coming in holiday 2025.
The last game announcement is here.
A newTomodachi Lifegame???
Tomodachi Life Living the Dreamis the official title and it’s coming in 2026!
The first new entry in the series for over ten years.
I know a certain X / Twitter user is going to be happy about this…
Wait… there’s one more announcement?
What’s going on?
It’s an app!
The Nintendo Today app, with content about Nintendo games and characters.
It will be available to download later today.
And that’s it!
In my books, that was an excellent Nintendo Direct.
Lots of surprising reveals and some fantastic games to look forward to.
What did you think?
Lot us know with a post tagging us onX / Twitter!
The biggest surprises from the show
There were some big surprises in this Nintendo Direct.
For me, the most shocking reveal from the show was the newTomodachi Lifegame.
I love live sims and have been hoping for a series revival.
The second pre-orders are available, I’ll be placing one ASAP.
I was also caught off guard by the new Virtual Game Card feature.
The Nintendo Today app was also a surprise?
Here’s what some of my colleagues from TechRadar are most looking forward to.
“Tomodachi Life: Living the Dreamwas absolutely the announcement of the show for me,” he said.
“I only hope they bring back the ravioli bath; the greatest Mii invention of all time!”
Did they bring backDuck Hunt?
That might be good.
I imagine they didn’t though."
The Nintendo Today app is available!
If you were wondering when you could download the Nintendo Today app… Well right now, actually!
It seems to be live right now on Android and iOS.
Oh, and that hand-drawnThe Eternal Life of Goldmantitle looks like a beautiful platformer.
“I found the trailer disappointing.
I’m still excited, but this trailer didn’t sell the premise well at all to newcomers.”
I’ve just received an email from Bandai Namco with some more information aboutShadow Labyrinth!
The game will feature challenging enemies and puzzles, plus a huge maze-like world to explore.
I’ve also got some more information onPatapon 1+2 Replayin my inbox.
The game will release on July 11, 2025.
In addition to Nintendo Switch, it’s also coming to PlayStation 5 and PC.
This was quickly followed up with a post with the correction “*your”.
MoreGradius Originsdetails have just arrived!
It features 2D sprites and background, so should fit in well with the rest of the collection.
Hot off the presses, I’ve got the latest details onTamagotchi Plaza.
The game releases on June 27 and is part of theTamagotchi Connection: Corner Shopseries.
It lets the player run twelve different shops in the Tamagotchi world, serving cute characters from the universe.
Some newRaidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Armydetails just dropped!
Atlus also posted a new extended video with a detailed look at the game.
It offers a full breakdown of the game’s setting and story, plus investigations mechanics.
The changes in this version are detailed and there’s also an interview with the director about the remaster.
What could it do?
I’ve got no idea, but it’s definitely an interesting little detail.
Excited forWitchbrook’slaunch on Nintendo Switch later this year?
We’ve just received a batch of new details on Chucklefish’s latest life sim!
The game is set to arrive on Switch during Holiday 2025, so get wish listing now!
The storyline looks fun here.
Choose your adventure-esque, with some excellent art, as shown in the trailer.
Basically you’ll play as a Disney villain or two in a cafe… certainly a unique premise!
Unfortunately, I just don’t see this happening any time soon.
First up wasPatapon 1+2 Replay,a remastered collection of Japan Studio-developed PSP classics.
Seeing that Rhys gave Nintendo Today!
a go, I, too, downloaded it and am giving it a spin.
That means every exciting unveil and the reveal of the Nintendo Today!
Dash here once again now that the morning has come around.
