The rumors have beeen confirmed, and a Nintendo Direct will air this week. On Thursday, March 27 at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, Nintendo will host a 30-minute Direct livestream that’s particularly centered on “upcoming video games for Nintendo Swap.” No additional specifics had been shared.
This comes simply days earlier than the scheduled Swap 2 Nintendo Direct on April 2. We’re anticipating video games, a value, and launch date from that occasion. For this March 27 Direct, nevertheless, Nintendo has confirmed there might be no Swap 2 info shared. That stated, with the potential of cross-gen releases and backwards compatibility already confirmed, you would possibly be capable to play the video games featured throughout this Direct on Swap 2.
Initially reported by NateTheHate2, it was unclear initially if the Direct can be a standard Nintendo Direct or one thing like an Indie World Showcase. One other Chinese leaker, who revealed the whole thing of the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, stated earlier this week that there might be a present specializing in the unique Nintendo Swap “in three days.”
Nintendo could wish to showcase what’s nonetheless coming to Swap this 12 months earlier than exhibiting off the Swap 2. Not everybody might be early adopters of Swap 2, and analysts predict that it will not promote in addition to its predecessor. Having two separate Directs lets Nintendo focus totally on its upcoming system throughout its April 2 present.
As for what Nintendo might present within the rumored Direct this week, Metroid Prime 4: Past is a chance. Extra details about Pokemon Legends: Z-A may very well be revealed, however a Pokemon Presents showcase additionally aired final month.
Nintendo has already launched Donkey Kong Nation Returns HD and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Version, the latter of which has a hidden mode that gamers theorize is supposed for 60fps gameplay on Swap 2.