The Nintendo Direct event set in March 2025 revealed several new games forNintendo Switchconsoles, as well as updates on other previously announced titles that are coming for the hybrid system. Often,Nintendo holds special events such as these to allow its players to get some insight into what they can expect in terms of gaming highlights during the next few months. As was previously announced, there was no news about theNintendo Switch 2 in this Directevent, as the company focused solely on upcoming games.
The special Nintendo Direct event lasted approximately 30 minutes as the company showcased various game trailers and put the spotlight on anticipated and even some unknown titles that are bound to arrive on the console later this year.This includes a string of remastered titles, as well as theSecret Level-inspiredShadow Labyrinth, which is a reinterpretation ofPac-Man. Furthermore, players also get a new view into theanticipatedMetroid Prime 4, which has now been renamed toMetroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Every Game Revealed At Nintendo Direct On July 11, 2025
Several New Nintendo Switch Games Were Revealed
The Nintendo Direct event was held on the officialNintendo of Americachannel on YouTube. The live presentation presented some anticipated title updates, likePokémon Legends: Z-A, the aforementionedMetroid Prime 4: Beyond, and theStardew Valleysuccessor,Witchbrook. Additionally,the presentation featured new game additions, many of which had been unknown until now. This includes titles likeRhythym Heaven Groove,Tamagotchi Plaza, andTomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Here’s a list of every game revealed during the Nintendo Direct on June 22, 2025:
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Gameplay Was Revealed
The Anticipated Title Is Set For Release Later This Year
One of the main highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation was new information and in-game footage ofMetroid Prime 4: Beyond. The long-anticipated title has now finally had its gameplay revealed.The new game was accompanied by a trailer showing Samus arriving on a new planet called Viewros, which contains a lush jungle and ancient ruins. In addition to the location, the trailer for the first-person shooter game also presented some of the new alien enemies that the protagonist will face.
Another noteworthy gameplay element that was revealed with the new trailer during March 2025’s Nintendo Direct is that Samus will now have psychic abilities. With these newfound skills, Samus will be able to operate mechanisms within the new planet.Aside from solving puzzles, these psychic abilities will influence combat, as Samus will be able to control the trajectory of her fired beams.Samus’ new powers inMetroid Prime 4: Beyondshould be at the forefront of gameplay and the main story as she progresses further into Viewros.
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Metroid Prime 4was announced back in 2017 during that year’s E3, but it has undergone a difficult development process – one that was even restarted from scratch. Originally developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the game’s development process was then reset and handed to Retro Studios, which was responsible for the development of the previous title in the Nintendo series.Now, the game is closer than ever, as the Nintendo Direct event revealed thatMetroid Prime 4will be released at some point in 2025.
The Title Will Have A Day & Night Cycle
Another title that had already been announced and that has now received extra details during the Nintendo Direct event isPokémon Legends: Z-A.Despite the recent deep-dive into the game’s systems during Pokémon Day, Nintendo showcased more features that the upcoming title in the classic monster-collecting series will have. One of them is the day and night cycle. With it, when night falls on Lumiose City, the area’s aura changes, and Trainers come out tobattle inPokémon Legends: Z-A.
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As seen in the trailer, these Trainers will be located in designated Battle Zones, much like the Wild Zones that are made available across the playable map. A lot of the battles can be done on the streets, but the trailer confirms that even rooftops will serve as arenas.Another battle mechanic introduced in the trailer is sneak attacks, which can be performed against Trainers in Battle Zones, giving the player the upper hand in combat. One of the player’s main goals will be to participate in the Z-A Royale tournament inPokémon Legends: Z-A.
Players will start at rank Z and, as they battle and progress, climb the ladder toward rank A.
As can be seen in the list above, several other games were detailed during the presentation. Furthermore, this Nintendo Direct served as a stage to showcase a new Virtual Game Card system, which will treat players’ digital games as game cards, allowing them to play the title on other systems and even lend their games to Nintendo Switch Family Account group members. Even though therelease of the Nintendo Switch 2is just on the horizon, it seems like there’s still a lot in store for the originalNintendo Switch.
