Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Past, Rhythm Paradise Groove, Tomodachi Life: Dwelling the Dream and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Additionally Featured within the Presentation
At present’s Nintendo Direct presentation highlighted a slate of latest video games and extra coming to Nintendo Swap in 2025 and past. The reveals included a brand new sensible gadget app known as Nintendo At present! which delivers a wide range of content material together with information and movies of your favorite Nintendo video games and characters from choose franchises. Additionally featured had been a spread of titles launching on Nintendo Swap, such because the newly introduced Rhythm Paradise Groove and Tomodachi Life: Dwelling the Dream video games, plus contemporary appears to be like at Metroid Prime 4: Past and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, simply to call a number of. The digital recreation playing cards function was additionally introduced, which simplifies digital recreation administration and permits gamers to lend or borrow video games between a number of Nintendo Account household group members.
Many Nintendo Swap video games from Nintendo’s international publishing and improvement companions had been additionally showcased in the course of the presentation, together with Tamagotchi Plaza, launching twenty seventh June 2025; MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, launching summer time 2025;STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, launching twenty seventh August, 2025; PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, launching eleventh July 2025;and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, launching this yr. As well as, a number of introduced titles launch on Nintendo Swap later at the moment: SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered, Rift of the NecroDancer and Disney Villains Cursed Café.
You may atone for all of the information from the most recent Nintendo Direct beneath, together with new reveals, launch dates and updates for upcoming video games on Nintendo Swap!
Details about Nintendo Swap 2 will probably be shared within the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Swap 2 presentation on third April at 00:00 AEDT. To view at the moment’s Nintendo Direct presentation in its entirety, go to the Nintendo AU YouTube channel. Learn beneath for extra details about the featured titles:
Nintendo At present!: A model new app that delivers Nintendo content material to your sensible units. This sensible gadget app is sort of a each day calendar which delivers a wide range of content material together with newest information, movies, and comics of your favorite Nintendo video games and characters from choose franchises. After the Nintendo Direct presentation about Nintendo Swap 2 on third April, you’ll additionally discover details about Nintendo Swap 2 instantly on the app. Anybody with a Nintendo Account and suitable sensible gadget can use the free app*, which is accessible to obtain from the App Retailer and Google Play beginning later at the moment.
Digital Recreation Card: Introducing the digital recreation card – a brand new function for simply managing bought digital video games, taking part in video games on two completely different consoles, and even lending or borrowing video games. Related in idea to shifting bodily recreation playing cards between consoles, digital recreation playing cards make it attainable to “eject” a bought digital title from one Nintendo Swap and “load” it onto one other – whether or not it belongs to a member of the identical Nintendo Account household group, or it’s a second console tied to your account. This elective function means that you can view digital recreation playing cards or eject them out of your console. The digital recreation may also be lent to a Nintendo Account household group member’s console by way of native wi-fi connection**. Video games that you just lend can then be performed on a Nintendo Account household group member’s console for 2 weeks, after which the sport will probably be mechanically returned to you. This function will probably be accessible on Nintendo Swap beginning late April by way of a {hardware} system replace.***Moreover, digital recreation playing cards will even work with Nintendo Swap 2 at launch.
Metroid Prime 4: Past: Samus Aran has been unexpectedly transported to the planet Viewros. As she explores the planet for solutions, Samus is granted psychic skills – mysterious and historical powers that enable her to manage the trajectory of her beams, function mechanisms and open doorways. Why had been these powers bestowed upon Samus and what’s going to her destiny be? The threads intertwining past area and time will weave a brand new story when Metroid Prime 4: Past launches on Nintendo Swap this yr.
Tomodachi Life: Dwelling the Dream: The Tomodachi Life sequence is again with its first model new entry in over ten years. Create your individual Mii characters based mostly on your self, buddies, household – anybody! – and watch them dwell their lives on an island out at sea. Become involved with their relationships and expertise all of the strange methods these Mii characters work together. Chances are you’ll even drop in on their goals! Tomodachi Life: Dwelling the Dream launches on Nintendo Swap in 2026.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Select both Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile to be your first companion Pokémon and start a brand new journey in Lumiose Metropolis – a setting that was launched within the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y video games on the Nintendo 3DS household of techniques. Right here, Quasartico Inc. is finishing up an city redevelopment plan with the objective of constructing it simpler for folks and Pokémon to coexist. However when the solar goes down, the battles warmth up. At night time extremely expert Trainers are invited to take part within the Z-A Royale event. Simply enter a Battle Zone to start your climb from Rank Z all the way in which as much as Rank A – Trainers who attain the highest are even stated to have a want granted. Day and night time reveal two sides to Lumiose Metropolis… so what’s going to you discover in your journey? Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches on Nintendo Swap late 2025.
Rhythm Paradise Groove:The Rhythm Paradise sequence returns with a model new entry: Rhythm Paradise Groove. Play a wealth of eclectic rhythm video games together with music produced by the famend Japanese musician Tsunku ♂. Don’t miss a beat when Rhythm Paradise Groove launches on Nintendo Swap in 2026.
Tamagotchi Plaza: Tamagotchi Plaza is the most recent entry within the Tamagotchi Connexion: Nook Store sequence of store simulator video games. Set within the charming Tamahiko City, gamers will handle a dozendifferent outlets and have interaction with over 100 Tamagotchi as you’re taking orders and assist with misplaced gadgets and improve every store’s status. Create the right glasses on your patrons within the Eyewear Store, set tables to match your type on the Tea Store, go to the Dentist the place cavities are handled and lots of extra. Plus, play with buddies in two outlets with native two-player co-op and versus modes. Rejoice the world of Tamagotchi when Tamagotchi Plaza launches on Nintendo Swap twenty seventh June, 2025.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion: Be part of MARVEL’s biggest Tremendous Heroes, together with Wolverine, Spider-Man, Nova, Captain America and extra, in a star-spanning battle in opposition to Tremendous Villain Annihilus. On this action-packed, 2D arcade-style beat ’em up, the timeless enjoyable of brawlers has been modernised with dynamic tag-team combating and a pixel artwork type that embodies traditional MARVEL character designs. Plus, as much as 4 gamers can assemble for native**** or on-line***** co-op play. From New York Metropolis to the depths of the Adverse Zone, the way forward for the MARVEL universe will probably be fought throughout the celebs in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, launching on Nintendo Swap this summer time.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar: Welcome to Zephyr City – its bazaar was as soon as a well-known vacation spot, nevertheless it has fallen into disrepair. Initially launched on Nintendo DS, this cosy farm life expertise improves on the unique with up to date visuals, new characters, an expanded story and voiced occasion scenes. Step into the sneakers of a brand new resident, with the ability to breathe contemporary life into the city and restore the market’s fortunes. Rebuild your farm and spend every day planting, watering and harvesting crops whereas tending to the animals. Be taught to harness Zephyr City’s distinctive winds to make farm life and journey a breeze. Then, collect your farm’s bounty to promote at your customisable stall within the weekly bazaar. Alongside the way in which, you’ll forge friendships with a forged of charming townsfolk. And who is aware of, should you discover that particular somebody, romance would possibly blossom. STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar launches for Nintendo Swap twenty seventh August, 2025. Pre-orders start on Nintendo eShop later at the moment.
Monument Valley, Monument Valley 2 and Monument Valley 3: Embark on a sequence of peaceable journeys throughout this trilogy of meditative puzzle video games. Discover isometric worlds stuffed with individually crafted puzzles to unravel, beautiful landscapes to govern, optical illusions to find and mysterious secrets and techniques to uncover. Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 function all further chapters, add-ons and the DLC for the whole expertise. Monument Valley 3 is a contemporary entry level for newcomers, introducing dynamic crusing mechanics that supply expansive open-ended exploration on tranquil seas. Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 launch on Nintendo Swap fifteenth April, 2025, with pre-orders starting later at the moment on Nintendo eShop. Monument Valley 3 units sail on Nintendo Swap this winter.
PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY: Remasters of the traditional rhythm motion video games Patapon and Patapon 2 are coming to Nintendo Swap. The mysterious but endearing creatures referred to as Patapon are guided on their adventures by the rhythm of 4 drums. Play these drums to the beat to present completely different instructions to your Patapon military. There are a number of completely different lessons of Patapon, together with the shield-wielding Tatepon and the horse-riding Kibapon, permitting for various tactical approaches as you battle a wide range of fierce foes. PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY marches onto Nintendo Swap eleventh July, 2025.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake: These modernised variations of two legendary JRPGs proceed the Erdrick Trilogy narrative of the enduring DRAGON QUEST sequence. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake launches for Nintendo Swap this yr.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered: On this HD remaster of the RPG traditional, step into the world of Sandail and comply with the intertwined fates of Gustave, a royal inheritor caught in a battle for energy, and Wil, an excavator confronting a hidden world-threatening hazard. Their journeys unfold by way of the modern Historical past Alternative system, the place key occasions may be skilled from a number of views. That includes deep storytelling and strategic battles, SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered weaves a story of legacy and future unfolding throughout generations. That includes totally enhanced HD watercolour visuals, further in-game occasions and refined gameplay mechanics, you may uncover historical past as soon as extra when SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered launches on Nintendo Swap later at the moment.
Rift of the NecroDancer: Cadence and buddies are again in an all-new rhythm recreation the place every notice is a monster to dispatch. Dragged into an odd new world, you’ll face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts the place each beat is a battle, all set to an authentic electrical soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky and buddies. Plus, extra musical mayhem awaits within the Celeste Music Pack paid DLC******, with much more content material arriving sooner or later. Preserve the cadence going with epic boss battles, quirky minigames, remixed levels and on-line international leaderboards******* when Rift of the NecroDancer launches on Nintendo eShop later at the moment.
Disney Villains Cursed Café: The goals of Disney Villains are in your fingers as a potionista newly in command of a mysterious potion café on this visible novel recreation, illustrated in a 2D type with hand-drawn components. Reimagined with a contemporary twist, gamers can converse with Cruella de Vil, The Evil Queen, Gaston, Captain Hook, Jafar, Maleficent, Ursula, and extra as you navigate the branching narrative storylines. Use components supplied by Yzma to brew a wide range of potions for every villain to assist steer them in the direction of their wishes whereas working to uncover the thriller of this peculiar café. Disney Villains Cursed Café launches for Nintendo Swap later at the moment.
EVERYBODY’S GOLF: Sizzling Pictures: The favored golf recreation sequence makes its debut on Nintendo Swap with a wide range of characters and programs. The three-button shot mechanic makes it so anyone can bounce in and start taking part in; it’s straightforward to study but difficult to grasp. Win in-game tournaments within the single participant Problem Mode to unlock characters and programs, or check out the brand new Wacky Golf mode, the place all kinds of shenanigans might help or hinder your possibilities. As much as 4 golfers can hit the golf green collectively, domestically**** or on-line*****. Customise your character, seize your golf equipment and prepare to par-tee when EVERYBODY’S GOLF: Sizzling Pictures launches on Nintendo Swap this yr.
No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES: As Kaname Date – a particular agent with an AI companion embedded in his left eye – your mission is to trace down Iris, an web Idol who has been trapped in a mysterious escape recreation. Conduct interviews to research her whereabouts, dive right into a topic’s goals to disclose clues hidden of their psyche and resolve mind-bending puzzles to study the reality. No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES launches solely for Nintendo Swap on twenty fifth July, 2025.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Thriller of the Soulless Military: Unleash the supernatural and undertake the case of the century on this motion RPG from ATLUS. This remaster of the traditional recreation from the Shin Megami Tensei: Satan Summoner sequence options a number of enhancements over the unique, together with revamped visuals, voice appearing, battle system and extra. Grow to be Satan Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha and work alongside over 120 demonic allies to unravel the mysteries that block your path. RAIDOU Remastered: The Thriller of the Soulless Military launches on Nintendo Swap nineteenth June, 2025. Pre-orders start on Nintendo eShop later at the moment.
Witchbrook: Uncover the magic round you on this spellbinding journey. Begin your residency as the most recent witch within the bustling seaside metropolis of Mossport. Be taught spells at Witchbrook School, craft items to develop your witch enterprise and customise your cottage and backyard to fit your type. Make buddies, discover love, and uncover a world stuffed with surprise and attraction on the highway to commencement and past! Plus, as much as 4 gamers could make magic collectively in on-line co-op*****. Enrollment begins when Witchbrook flies onto Nintendo Swap this summer time.
GRADIUS ORIGINS: It’s time to enterprise into deep area and face off in opposition to relentless alien forces within the GRADIUS ORIGINS assortment, bringing collectively 17 variations of six arcade classics: GRADIUS, SALAMANDER, LIFE FORCE, GRADIUS II, GRADIUS III and SALAMANDER 2. This assortment additionally consists of the long-awaited GRADIUS III AM Present model, and a brand-new entry: SALAMANDER III. Pilot your ship by way of harmful enemy traces, improve your weapons and grasp the extraordinary, fast-paced gameplay that’s the hallmark of the GRADIUS sequence. New gameplay options embody rewind, save wherever, decreased hit detection, invincible mode and extra. GRADIUS ORIGINS launches on Nintendo Swap seventh August, 2025. Pre-orders start later at the moment on Nintendo eShop.
Shadow Labyrinth: Devour darkness on this 2D motion platformer and genre-twisting alternate tackle the enduring PAC-MAN sequence. On a mysterious planet affected by relics from previous wars, Swordsman No. 8 is awoken by a floating yellow orb referred to as PUCK. As you navigate this alien maze you’ll shift between three completely different varieties – leaping and slashing because the agile Swordsman No. 8, exploring in traditional PAC-MAN type as Mini PUCK and unleashing devastating energy because the mecha assemble GAIA. Use these completely different playstyles to show the tables in your enemies and develop from prey to apex predator. Work to uncover PUCK’s true objective when Shadow Labyrinth launches for Nintendo Swap 18th July, 2025. A Digital Deluxe version of the sport will even be accessible, that includes a digital artbook and soundtrack.
The Everlasting Lifetime of Goldman: Step into the surprising on this hand-drawn, story-driven 2D platforming journey. You’ll tackle the function of unlikely hero Goldman, navigating a mysterious Archipelago the place twisted fairy tales and corrupted folklore come to life. Your mission is to trace down the fabled Deity, a legendary determine nobody has seen – but. Mixing difficult platforming gameplay with wealthy exploration, the sport allows you to improve your trusty cane to unlock highly effective skills. Are you able to uncover the secrets and techniques of this world, the place myths, legends and fairy tales collide? The Everlasting Lifetime of Goldman launches for Nintendo Swap this summer time.
Along with the featured titles above, the presentation additionally included montages of extra partner-developed video games coming to Nintendo Swap, together with:
Keep in mind that Nintendo Swap options parental controls that permit adults handle the content material their kids can entry. For extra details about different options, go to nintendo.com/au/nintendo-switch-family/
* This app is free to obtain. A suitable sensible gadget is required. Web connection charges might apply.
** Each native wi-fi and an web connection are required for lending software program.
*** Free system replace required. Broadband web connection required to obtain system updates. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Settlement and Privateness Coverage are required. The Nintendo Account Privateness Coverage applies.
**** Extra equipment, video games and/or techniques could also be required for multiplayer mode, offered individually.
***** Web connection required throughout on-line play. To make use of on-line providers, you will need to create a Nintendo Account and settle for the associated settlement. The Nintendo Account Privateness Coverage applies. Some on-line providers might not be accessible in all international locations. On-line play requires paid on-line membership.
****** Full model of recreation required to make use of DLC. Offered individually.
******* On-line options for this software program require a paid Nintendo Swap On-line membership.