Nintendo Direct live build-up: no Switch 2, but these are our predictions for what we could see

The next Nintendo Direct has been announced and it's much sooner than we were anticipating. Yesterday, Nintendo revealed that it will take place today, March 27, in a social media post.

The company also confirmed that the presentation will last for "around 30 minutes," which is a little shorter than the usual 40-odd-minute format. The post went on to state there there will be absolutely no Nintendo Switch 2 news in the direct, though this in itself isn't too surprising.

Nintendo announced a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct back when it first revealed the console. This is set to occur on April 2, so it makes sense to keep details about its hardware and slate of games under wraps until then.

Nintendo Direct start time and how to watch

The presentation is set to begin at 7am PT / 10am ET / 2pm GMT on March 27, 2025.

As with past Nintendo Direct presentations, you will be able to watch the upcoming March 27, 2025, Nintendo Direct via YouTube.

If you want to receive a notification when the broadcast goes live, make sure that you're signed in with your YouTube account and hit the 'Notify me' button onscreen sometime before it begins.

I'm going to be keeping you up to date throughout the build-up to the Nintendo Direct, sharing not only the latest news and rumors but also my personal predictions about what it could include.

As this is almost definitely the last Nintendo Direct before the Nintendo Switch 2 is revealed, it's going to be an interesting one.

I'm certainly keen to see what Nintendo has in store for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED, and Nintendo Switch Lite now that a successor is so near.

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2025-03-27T11:28:55.994Z

As you would expect, Nintendo fans have been flocking to social media to share their hopes ahead of the Nintendo Direct. I've been keeping up with the latest posts on X / Twitter to see what everyone's been talking about.

I'm noticing lots of The Legend of Zelda fans holding out for remasters. Many have been calling for Nintendo Direct re-releases of Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker for years now and this Nintendo Direct could be the last hope of them being announced before the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Others are talking about the potential Kirby: Planet Robobot remaster which, as I've already discussed, is definitely plausible and on my personal bingo card too.

I've even spotted one fan desperate for a Tomodachi Life 2 reveal. While I would personally love to see a successor to Nintendo's life simulator, it doesn't seem too likely. I also think that if one is indeed in the works, it's more likely to be a Nintendo Switch 2 game - potentially tying into the upcoming console's rumored new social features.

Will any of these sought-after games be featured later? We'll just have to wait and see.

2025-03-27T11:17:03.677Z

The Nintendo Music app has grown

In some surprising news shortly before the announcement of the Nintendo Direct, the company revealed changes to its Nintendo Music app.

The app, which lets you listen to select video game soundtracks on your mobile phone, now features some new music from classics like Tetris, Dr. Mario, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Could this hint at some of the things we might see at the Nintendo Direct? It's not likely, but it's still interesting nonetheless.

2025-03-27T11:10:19.755Z

Reminder: no Nintendo Switch 2 news

Here's an important reminder if you haven't already got the memo: there will be no news about the Nintendo Switch 2 in this presentation.

This was confirmed by Nintendo in the original announcement post, which stated "there will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation."

If it's just Nintendo Switch 2 news that you're after, you're best off skipping this Direct in favor of the previously confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 direct on April 2, which takes place at 6AM PT.

2025-03-27T11:01:22.905Z

A Kirby remaster?

Wondering what might be in store? The latest rumors suggest that we a remaster of Kirby: Planet Robobot could be announced.

Of course, this is pure speculation at this time but it would make a lot of sense. With the Nintendo Switch on the way out, I would expect this Direct to be dominated by remasters or ports of older games.

This is because they're relatively straightforward to develop and can be outsourced to other studios, allowing Nintendo's biggest teams to focus on the Nintendo Switch 2.

We saw lots of remasters towards the end of the Nintendo 3DS's and Wii U's life, so the company also has form here,

2025-03-27T10:56:43.310Z

How to prepare

We're just over three hours until the Nintendo Direct begins, but I've got some recommendations for how to prepare.

First, I'd recommend just making a mental note of that start time. If you need a refresher, it's 7am PT / 10am ET / 2pm GMT, so make sure that you're free to watch. We also know that the direct will last for roughly 30 minutes, so have that time free.

If you're not able to follow along to the video live, don't worry, as I'll be posting the announcements as they happen in text form. I'll also be recapping everything after the fact.

Also consider bookmarking the live stream on YouTube. This will make it easy to boot up once that time arrives, ensuring that you won't miss any of the action.

2025-03-27T10:37:56.155Z

Good morning gamers! Hello and welcome to my live Nintendo Direct coverage. The hype is definitely building and we're here to guide you through the day.

I'll be keeping track of all the latest news, rumors, and even making some predictions as we hurtle towards the show.