Today, Nintendo held a Direct showcase based on upcoming Switch games, and we’ve got all the news and announcements from that showcase right here.
As a reminder, this Direct doesn’t have anything for you when it comes to the Switch 2; you’ll have to wait until next week’s show for that. With that in mind, here’s everything that was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct showcase!
Dragon Quest I & II HD Remaster still coming this year
First, we got to see a little footage from the upcoming JRPG collection Dragon Quest I & II HD Remaster, which is still coming to Switch sometime this year. No release date was revealed for the collection, sadly.
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files is a Zero Escape-style adventure
Next up, it’s time to take a look at the next game in the AI: The Somnium Files series. This one stars detective Kaname Date, who must work together with the sophisticated AI embedded in his eye in order to save internet personality Iris from a “mysterious escape game”. It’s coming to Switch on July 25th.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army has more Atlus RPG shenanigans
A remastered version of Atlus’ action RPG Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army is coming to Switch on June 19th. If you like Persona but wish the combat was a bit more active, this one’s probably for you.
Shadow Labyrinth is, uh, a Pac-Man Metroidvania
Have you ever wanted Pac-Man to star in his very own Metroidvania platformer? Well, you’re in luck. Shadow Labyrinth is that very thing, although you’re teaming up with “Puck” rather than exclusively playing as him. This one’s coming on July 18th.
Patapon 1+2 Replay brings the Patapon games to Switch in July
The PSP’s Patapon games were some of that system’s most delightful and joyful titles, and they’re now coming to Switch as part of Patapon 1+2 Replay, which will hit the system on July 11th.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a remake of a DS farming classic
A new Story of Seasons game is coming to Switch…well, sort of. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a remake of the DS game (which was released under the series’ previous Harvest Moon name), and it’s coming on August 27th.
More Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay info revealed
Next, we got a new look at hotly-anticipated first-person shooter Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. No release date, sadly, but we did get to see some of the game’s combat, which looks like it’s in the classic Metroid Prime tradition.
We also got to see some of Samus’ new psychic abilities, which can be used both to explore the world around you and to enhance combat.
Disney Villains Cursed Cafe is essentially Coffee Talk with added Ursula
If you thought Coffee Talk could use some extra villainy, this next one is for you. Disney Villains Cursed Cafe lets you brew potions and serve them to Disney villains, and the kinds of potions you brew can even have an effect on the story. You can play it on Switch later today.
Witchbrook looks like the cozy magic school game you’ve been waiting for
Next, it’s time for a look at Chucklefish’s Witchbrook, a cozy magic school game in which you can fly on broomsticks, learn magic spells, and hang out with other witches. This one’s heading to Switch sometime this holiday season.
Action and arcade sizzle reel
Nintendo showed an action and arcade-focused sizzle reel next, featuring THQ’s hand-drawn platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman (coming this holiday), retro collection Gradius Origins (launching in August), and rhythm game Rift of the NecroDancer (coming to Switch today).
Tamagotchi Plaza is a new Tamagotchi Connection game
In Tamagotchi Plaza, twelve stores await your help, and you can do everything from designing eyewear through to, uh, being a dentist. The game features over 100 “new and classic” Tamagotchi and launches on June 27th.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A sure does look fun
We were treated to some more Pokemon Legends: Z-A info next, although much of it was already revealed in February’s Pokemon Presents show.
This Nintendo Direct showed off some of the game’s Z-A Royale tournament, which will let you face off against fellow Trainers for the chance to “have a wish granted”. Still no release date, though.
Rhythm Heaven Groove brings more fun rhythm minigames next year
Next, we got to see a new entry in the Rhythm Heaven series, which is always welcome. This one will have lots of the franchise’s signature quirky, off-the-wall minigames when it comes to Switch next year.
Nintendo’s new Virtual Game Card system looks…odd
It looks like Nintendo is introducing a new system for game-sharing between Switch consoles. The Virtual Game Card system will render each digital purchase as a Virtual Game Card, which can then be loaded onto second Switch consoles using local communication.
Two systems can share cards freely, and you can also lend cards out to those on your family Switch account for two weeks. Nintendo says this system will make “digital games even easier to use”, and it’s being added in late April. It’ll be used on Switch 2 as well.
More sizzle reel goodness
A few more games are making their way to Switch, and we got a sizzle reel for them. Here are the games that were featured in that reel.
- High on Life (May 6th)
- Star Overdrive (April 10th)
- The Wandering Village (July 17th)
- King of Meat (2025)
- Lou’s Lagoon (Summer 2025)
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21st)
- SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered (later today)
Monument Valley 1, 2, and 3 coming to Switch
Relaxing mobile puzzler series Monument Valley is coming to Switch. The first two games will be available for the system on April 15th, along with all of their DLC, and the third entry is heading to Nintendo’s console in summer.
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots brings wacky golf to Switch this year
A new Everybody’s Golf game is heading to Switch this year, bringing the series’ signature cartoony golfing action to Nintendo’s console. It’ll support local play or online multiplayer for up to 4 players.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion calls back to retro beat-’em-ups
Next, a beat-’em-up right out of the 16-bit era was revealed. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a sidescroller from Dotemu that lets you play as classic Marvel heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Venom, and it supports four-player co-op. It’s coming this holiday.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream looks characteristically offbeat
The first new Tomodachi Life game in over ten years was revealed as Nintendo’s final game announcement for this Nintendo Direct. It’ll see Mii characters living on an island at sea and interacting with each other in all kinds of fun ways, and it’s coming next year.
A new Nintendo app is being released
Finally, we got to see a new Nintendo app being released for smart devices. Nintendo Today! will feature all kinds of news and other Nintendo-related goodies, and it’ll also bring you new Switch 2 news every single day following the Direct presentation next week. You can download it now!
That about does it for today’s Nintendo Direct! Stay tuned for next week’s presentation, when we’ll have everything Nintendo announces about the Switch 2 ready for your perusal. Until then, you can check out today’s full show here.
