A lot of simulators were presented at the spring Nintendo Direct, but the most interesting ones are Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and virtual cartridges.
During the 30-minute demonstration, Nintendo showed upcoming releases and other third-party games. As expected, players were introduced to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A, as well as a convenient feature for game sharing between consoles (which will help save money). But let’s talk about the games (interesting and in general) that were presented and the new features.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
In the new trailer, Samus reveals the mysteries of a bright alien planet centered on a huge tree. The protagonist has to explore the relics of the past, fight various monsters using his unique psychic abilities to change the environment. The gameplay shows interesting features of controlling laser beams and activating portals.
Release date: 2025
Pokemon Legends Z-A
The gameplay trailer showed Z-A Royale tournaments taking place in Lumios City. The world around changes according to the time of day. Players in the new Pokémon have to compete in battles when they are spotted by NPCs and explore different arenas of the metropolis. The name of the game reveals the levels, i.e. Z is the lowest and participants will gradually rise to the top of the A rank. The game offers the return of Mega Evolutions
Mega Evolutions — is a special mechanic from previous Pokémon games that allows certain Pokémon to temporarily evolve into a more powerful form during battle. and adds unexpected elements of stealth.
Release date: end of 2025
Witchbrook
Witchbrook takes the player into the world of a magical academy. The protagonist is a young witch who explores the world, completes tasks, attends classes at the academy, and develops magical abilities. According to the classic cozy-games, you can engage in gardening, fishing, potions, and participate in broom races. It can be played in an online cooperative for up to four people.
Release date: winter 2025
The Eternal Life of Goldman
This is a platformer about a man who has mastered immortality and is paying the price for it. Grandpa Goldman travels through time, and the player’s choices affect the plot, opening new pages of history. The game is full of puzzles with nice graphics.
Release date: in the winter of 2025
No Sleep For Kaname Date
The project tells the story of a world of mysteries where reality and dreams are intertwined. Special Agent Kaname Date goes searching for an internet idol, Iris, who is trapped in a dangerous escape game created by a mysterious antagonist. Players investigate crime scenes, listen to testimonies, and dive into dream worlds to uncover hidden clues. A new element of the game — sections «Escape», where you need to solve puzzles to get out of locked rooms.
Release date: July 25, 2025
Other games shown at the Nintendo Direct
Virtual cartridges and the new Nintendo app
At the Nintendo Direct, we presented upgrade with virtual game cartridges for Switch, which will be available in April. They are designed to make it easy to manage digital copies of games and ensure a smooth transition between console generations. The demo showed how users will be able to connect two consoles, move games between them, and manage their library through a separate page.
An interesting feature is the ability to share purchased games with family members. The game can be «lent» for two weeks, but only to one participant at a time, and the owner will not be able to run it during this period. The changes will not significantly affect the availability of games on your own console, but thanks to the «borrow» function, you can save money. It also opens up the possibility of transferring digital copies from Switch to Switch 2.
Last update — Nintendo Today. The app is available for iOS and Android and will allow users to stay up to date with Nintendo news and announcements. It will include comic book calendars, news, and other thematic content. The app is expected to become a hub for Nintendo fans.
The app may become an important resource for fans with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2who want to stay on top of all events, including potentially exclusive content and announcements.
