Nintendo Direct 2025: Everything Announced and Revealed
Nintendo Direct 2025 brought a wave of surprise announcements, long-awaited reveals, and exciting updates for Switch fans worldwide. With the Switch 2 Direct just around the corner, this latest event offered fans a glimpse of what could potentially come when the new console launches.
The Nintendo Direct 2025 showcased exciting first-party and third-party Nintendo titles as the company teased fans with what’s to come this year for the Switch and Switch 2.
From platformers to RPGs, Nintendo delighted fans with game trailers, announcements, and updates for some of this year’s most exciting titles. Here’s everything announced at Nintendo Direct 2025:
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Beat ’em up developer Dotemu, known for Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, is back for the upcoming Marvel Cosmic Invasion. The side-scrolling, 16-bit-style fighter will feature Spider-Man, Wolverine, and various other characters from the Marvel Universe. The game supports 4-player multiplayer when it releases in late 2025.
Saga Frontier 2 Remastered
PlayStation’s classic Saga Frontier 2 has officially got a remaster – and it’s out now on PS4, PS5, and PC. New features for the RPG include new events, enhanced character customization, harder bosses, and gameplay improvements.
The Wandering Village
Upcoming The Wandering Village has a release date for Switch of July 17. The city-builder puts players on the back of a giant, wandering creature, where they build a settlement and defend it in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Star Overdrive
High-speed action-adventure game Star Overdrive is launching on April 10. Set on an alien planet, players travel the world via a hoverboard, mastering tricks, completing puzzles, and battling enemies. Star Overdrive releases on April 10 for PS5, Switch, and PC.
High on Life
2022’s humorous first-person shooter is finally heading to Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025. As a recent high school graduate with no ambition, players find themselves on a mission to save the world from an alien cartel. Expect talking guns, unique characters, and tons of loot in this dark comedy FPS.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A New Trailer
Fans have finally got another look at gameplay and Lumiose City in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Expected in late 2025, fans can expect a typical Pokémon experience full of training, battling, and catching.
Rift of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDance sequel Rift of the NecroDancer is now out on the Nintendo Switch. The Guitar Hero-like rhythm game sees players compete against various monsters in musical combat to an original soundtrack. Difficulty scales with you, there are global leaderboards, and daily challenges offer endless replayability.
Witchbrook
Witchbrook is the new game from Chucklefish, the developer of Wargroove 2 and Starbound. The latest trailer offers a first look at gameplay, with the 4-player co-op pixel life-sim launching in late 2025.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus heads to a new alien planet in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and the latest trailer is an in-depth look at gameplay, revealing some her new powers and abilities. Metroid Prime 4 is expected sometime in 2025 for the Switch.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Story of Season: Grand Bazaar is a remake of the Nintendo DS game of the same name, featuring quality-of-life improvements and modern controls. The farming sim is launching on Switch and PC on August 27, 2025.
The Eternal Life of Goldman
Weappy Studio has announced its upcoming title, a Metroidvania called The Eternal Life of Goldman. This cel-shaded, steampunk action-adventure game draws inspiration from ancient fables and is set to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC during the 2025 holiday season.5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC in the 2025 holiday.
Disney Villains Cursed Café
Disney Villains Cursed Café is out now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC. The visual novel is set in a café where players explore the backstories of various legendary Disney characters, unraveling mysteries and secrets one sip at a time.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a remastered version of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army by Atlus, and its heading to Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series One, and Xbox Series X|S on June 19, 2025.
No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: Somnium Files
Spike Chunsoft has announced No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: Somnium Files, the next entry in the iconic detective series. After a J-Pop idol goes missing, players delve into the dreams of suspects to investigate her mysterious disapperance. The game launches for Switch on July 25.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D
Square Enix has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D remakes, coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and PC in 2025.
Shadow Labyrinth
Shadow Labyrinth is a new 2D action-platformer from Bandai Namco. Offering a unique and dark twist on PAC-MAN, the game follows Swordsman No. 8, who is awoken by the floating yellow Puck, before embarking on an epic quest across a mysterious planet and its maze, discovering new powers and abilities, to consume his enemies and find his true purpose. Shadow Labyrinth hits Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Switch on July 17, 2025.
Gradius Origins
Gradius is coming back! Eighteen versions of seven classic arcade titles are coming to Switch, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on August 7. Featuring all-new modes, save states, restart points, and new challenges, the Gladius Origins bundle includes games from the Gladius and Salamander franchises.
Patapon 1+2
Patapon 1+2 Replay are remastered versions of the classic PlayStation Portable rhythm games. These action-adventure games offer strategic but simple combat, with players using four drums to control Patapons. New features include various difficulty modes, over 400 weapons, and more customization. The bundle launches on PS5, Switch, and PC on July 11, 2025.
Rhythm Heaven: Groove
Making its way to Switch in 2026, Rhythm Heaven: Groove is the first game in the series for over a decade, and it won’t disappoint with its quirky style and addictive mini-games the franchise is famous for.
FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Level5 revealed a new trailer for FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time and announced its release date, with the action RPG launching on May 21 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC. Set in a colorful and expansive open world, players can craft items, decorate their homes, and explore dangerous dungeons in an unforgettable time-traveling adventure.
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots is a new entry in Sony’s Everybody’s Golf franchise and its official reveal trailer highlighted gameplay and customization options. The sports game launches in 2025 for Switch and Steam.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
It’s official, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is coming to Switch in 2026! The first title in Tomodachi Life series for over 10 years will see players explore the world and complete tasks using their Mii characters.
Monument Valley
Monument Valley 3 is launching this summer, but before then, Monument Valley and Monument Valley 2 will hit Switch on April 15. The puzzle adventure is a mind-bending strategy game is already on Steam and mobiles.
Tamagotchi Plaza
The next entry in the Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series, Tamagotchi Plaza, launches on Steam with over 100 playable Tamagotchi on June 27, 2025.
Lou’s Lagoon
Lou’s Lagoon is officially coming to Switch. The open-world life-sim puts players in charge of a seaplane delivery service after Uncle Lou mysteriously disappears. with a whole world to discover, players will grow the business, customize their seaplane, build their perfect home, and complete time-sensitive challenges. The game will now launch on Switch and PC later this year.
King of Meat
Yes, King of Meat is also coming to Switch. The hack and slash party game features co-op combat, user-generated dungeons, and a vast amount of customization options. Set around a survival gameshow, contestants fight to survive, impressing sponsors to unlock new cosmetics, weapons, and abilities. King of Meat hits Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Switch in 2025.
Conclusion:
Nintendo Direct 2025 revealed a lot of surprises gave fans an exciting look at what’s to come to Switch in 2025 and beyond. Did you see anything you liked? Do any games jump out at you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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