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Nintendo announces upcoming Nintendo Switch games, digital Game Cards, and a novel smart device application in their latest broadcast!

Nintendo Direct unveils new titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, among others, set to be released soon.

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Nintendo's recent Nintendo Direct broadcast unveils a plethora of new games for the Nintendo...
Nintendo's recent Nintendo Direct broadcast unveils a plethora of new games for the Nintendo Switch, as well as Virtual Game Cards, and a fresh smart device application!

Nintendo announces upcoming Nintendo Switch games, digital Game Cards, and a novel smart device application in their latest broadcast!

Get ready, Nintendo Switch fans! The latest Nintendo Direct presentation has revealed some exciting news about several upcoming games. Here's a roundup of the key release information:

This Year's Releases

  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to launch this year, promising to be one of the best entries in the Metroid series in years. [1]
  • The Eternal Life of Goldman, a unique adventure game, will launch this holiday.
  • Lou's Lagoon, a seaplane delivery service game, will be a system exclusive on Nintendo Switch this summer.
  • King of Meat, a hack 'n' slash co-op game, will also launch this year.
  • Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots will hit the shelves this year as well.
  • Rift of the NecroDancer and PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY are set to launch on Nintendo Switch later today.
  • Star Overdrive, a Hoverboard-based game, launches as a timed system exclusive on Nintendo Switch on April 10.
  • High On Life, an action-adventure comedy title, will launch on Nintendo Switch on May 6.
  • Gradius Origins and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar will launch on Nintendo Switch on Aug. 7 and Aug. 27, respectively.

Holiday 2025 Releases

  • The Wandering Village, a city-building strategy game, arrives on Nintendo Switch on July 17.
  • Shadow Labyrinth will launch for Nintendo Switch on July 18.
  • No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch on July 25.
  • Disney Villains Cursed Café will launch for Nintendo Switch later this year.
  • Witchbrook, a magical life simulation game, will also launch this holiday.

2026 Releases

  • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream will launch on Nintendo Switch in 2026.

Highlighted Games for Later in 2025

  • Apex Legends is set to launch on Switch 2 on August 5, 2025, coinciding with a new in-game season. [5]
  • Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will arrive on both Switch and Switch 2 on November 14, 2025, featuring motion controls on Switch 2. [5]
  • Borderlands 4 is confirmed for release on October 3, 2025. [5]
  • Other games like Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven (already out), Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Wheatflour Wonderland (Fall 2025), and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (August 29, 2025) were also highlighted. [5]

Additional Notes

  • Rhythm Heaven Groove will launch on Nintendo Switch in 2026. [1]
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new Pokémon game, will launch on Nintendo Switch late 2025. [2]
  • MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will launch on Nintendo Switch this winter. [1]
  • SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered launched on Nintendo Switch today. [3]
  • *Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features in some games. Membership auto-renews after the initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access is required for online features. Terms apply. Our website for purchase terms: https://our website/purchase-terms/ [4]
  • *Nintendo Account, persistent internet, and a compatible smart device are required for some features on Nintendo Switch. Data charges may apply. [4]
  • A new feature called Virtual Game Card was announced, simplifying digital game management and enabling lending or borrowing between family members. [6]

Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting games!

[1] - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-switch/ [2] - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pokemon-legends-z-a-switch/ [3] - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/sa-ga-frontier-2-remastered-switch/ [4] - https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/ [5] - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/apex-legends-switch/ [6] - https://www.nintendo.com/switch/news/20220609-virtual-game-cards/

  1. Parents can adjust the Nintendo Switch's parental controls to limit access to certain games for their children.
  2. The new Nintendo Switch 2, which is scheduled for release in the future, will feature advanced hardware that supports motion controls.
  3. The Nintendo eShop is where players can purchase and download games for their Nintendo Switch consoles.
  4. Nintendo is a well-known company in the entertainment industry, known for creating popular games such as Pokemon, Metroid, and the NES.
  5. Accessories like docks, controllers, and chargers can enhance the gaming experience on the Nintendo Switch.
  6. Switch Online membership is a subscription service that grants access to online features in various Nintendo Switch games, such as Apex Legends and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

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