Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Virtual Game Cards and everything else announced at Nintendo's Direct March

Ahead of the Switch 2 release, Nintendo’s March Direct packed some surprising announcements for its current-gen Switch console, promising exciting games and features for fans to enjoy. The show proved the current Switch still has plenty of life left, with new features like Virtual Game Cards that let players move games between consoles and exciting titles like the return of Tomodachi Life. From big-name series like Metroid and Pokemon to weird new games like the Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Nintendo showed it can still surprise fans.

Nintendo didn't hold back on reviving beloved franchises. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream marks the first new entry in over a decade, featuring characters living life at sea with promises of bizarre dream sequences. Rhythm Heaven Groove continues the series' tradition of delightful musical challenges, set to arrive in 2026.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond took center stage, showcasing Samus's new psychic abilities on the planet Viewros and teasing a new suit design. The long-awaited Pokemon Legends Z-A impressed with its urban setting around Lumiose City, promising Pokemon encounters beyond traditional grassy areas and introducing the intriguing Z-A Royale tournament.
Gradius Origins celebrates the franchise's 40th anniversary with a collection of classic arcade shooters. Marvel Cosmic Invasion brings a beat 'em up experience from the team behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge.

Classic game lovers are in for a treat. Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake continues the successful visual reimagining of classic RPGs. SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered brings another classic RPG to modern systems, while Patapon 1+2 Replay resurrects the beloved rhythm-based strategy games.

The Direct showcased an eclectic mix of innovative games. Witchbrook promises a chill co-op experience in a witch academy, while Disney Villains Cursed Cafe lets players serve drinks to notorious Disney antagonists. Shadow Labyrinth offers a dark, Metroidvania-style take on Pac-Man, and The Eternal Life of Goldman teases an mysterious action-adventure set in a dangerous archipelago.
From farming simulators like Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar to rhythm-based adventures like Rift of the Necrodancer, Nintendo is bringing titles across the genres. Everybody Golf Hot Shots promises both serious tournaments and wacky golf modes.

The Direct's sizzle reel highlighted several games with specific release dates, including High on Life (May 6), Star Overdrive (April 10), and Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025).


Perhaps most intriguingly, Nintendo introduced Virtual Game Cards, a system allowing players to virtually "eject" and "load" games between two Switch systems. Nintendo Today, a new app announced by Shigeru Miyamoto, will provide news, comics, and future Switch 2 information.

With the Switch 2 Direct just around the corner on April 2, this presentation felt like a nostalgic farewell to the original Switch. The rumours are that the Switch 2 will go on pre-orders on the same day as the upcoming Direct show.