Nintendo’s Final Switch Surprise Before the Next Era Begins

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As the gaming world holds its collective breath for the much-anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 2nd, the Big N isn’t quite ready to close the book on its legendary hybrid console just yet. In a move that has sent speculation into overdrive, Nintendo has announced a special Nintendo Direct set for March 27th at 10AM ET. The 30-minute broadcast promises fresh updates on upcoming Switch games—though the company made it crystal clear that “there will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation.”

With last week’s release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, the Switch’s lineup is looking a little thin. However, there are still some major players on the horizon, including the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the ambitious Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Rumors are also swirling about more classic remasters, with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker reportedly set to sail onto the Switch after years of fan demand.

Nintendo’s tight-lipped approach to the Switch 2 only fuels the excitement surrounding this Direct. Could this be the last major showcase before the next-gen leap? Will we get one final wave of jaw-dropping surprises? And with backwards compatibility confirmed for the upcoming console, whatever gets announced tomorrow won’t just be for the Switch—it’ll be a preview of the next era of Nintendo gaming. Buckle up, because the Switch’s swan song might just be one for the history books.