Switch 2 Direct: What Fans Expect and Hope Nintendo Will Announce

Happy April Fools’ Day, but today is no joking matter. Tomorrow is a monumental moment in gaming as it marks the reveal of Nintendo’s highly anticipated sequel to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. While the new console’s name might be underwhelming and uninspired, I hoped it would be called Super Nintendo Switch. It’s safe to expect a new era for Nintendo with the latest hardware. If the final Nintendo Switch 1 direct that took place indicates the incoming quality of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch lineup, we’re in for a surprise in tomorrow’s direct.

A New 3D Mario Title

A new 3D Mario title is pretty much guaranteed. Mario Kart is getting a new entry since Nintendo has teased it multiple times, but nothing says “new Nintendo console” like a brand-new Super Mario game. I’d bet money that it’s a direct sequel to 2017’s Super Mario Odyssey, but even if it’s a brand new direction for the plumber, we’ll be waiting for any news with bated breath.

Zelda Remakes (Or Remasters)

The latest entry in the Legend of Zelda series is fairly new, so it’s safe to assume that if we receive any Zelda content, it will most likely be updated ports of the Breath of the Wild duology. With the rumors of the Nintendo Switch 2 being about as powerful as a PlayStation 4 Pro, hopefully, this means we can now play these games as they were intended on Nintendo hardware, with beautiful ray tracing and high refresh rates.

These ports are pretty much guaranteed, but what will Nintendo do to fill the next few years before the next mainline entry? Many fans hope for new collections featuring The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD. With Zelda’s 40th anniversary next year, maybe those games and many more can be expected to make their way to Nintendo’s new console.

A Surprise IP Reveal

This is the perfect opportunity for Nintendo to reveal a surprise IP that will be available for Nintendo Switch 2. Many people have been begging for a new Ace Attorney entry, and some hope that finally, we’ll get another trailer and update on Hollow Knight: Silksong. The list is endless: a new Star Fox, a new Kid Icarus, but my money is on some Atlus reveals.

Rumors surrounding a new Persona title have been gaining steam for the last year and a half. The sudden purchase of a web domain pretty much confirmed a Persona 4 Remake and many fans are hoping to see a glimpse of it at the direct. While I love Persona 4 and am excited to revisit it in 2025, the hope of a Persona 6 teaser drives me to make sure I’m present for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in its entirety.

Super Smash Bros Content

It still might be too early for a new Super Smash Bros game on the Switch 2, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t something fans are keeping an eye out for. If — and it’s a huge if — there were any Smash content in the direct, you could probably assume it’s just an acknowledgment of the existence of a new entry. With Mario Kart 9 being a guaranteed launch title, it might not make sense for them to release a new SuperSmash Bros title alongside it. That being said, who said that the Switch 2 had to include a new Smash Bros entry? I would be satisfied with a collection or remakes of previous titles. Playing Super Smash Bros 64, Melee, and Brawl online on new Nintendo hardware would be incredible but highly unlikely.

Strong Third-Party Reveals

One of the more exciting prospects of a more powerful Switch is the possibility of big third-party games going mobile. Playing Final Fantasy VIIRemake and Rebirth on the go would be a huge wow moment. Games like Resident Evil 4 Remake or even older remaster collections could also appear if the hardware allows. If the details about the Nintendo Switch 2’s power are to be believed, then maybe we could even see new triple-A titles on the console, especially if it has access to AI upscaling such as NVIDIA’s DLSS.

Backward Compatibility & Retro Library

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 finally allow us to play the old Pokemon games again? Backward compatibility is already pretty much guaranteed for the Nintendo Switch 2, but does this mean there will be a boost to these old games by playing them on new hardware? It makes more sense for games that struggled on the original Switch to be re-released for the Switch 2 with higher resolution and smoother frame rates. Still, it would be awesome to launch our copies of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and have them run better right out of the box. The more powerful hardware can also pave the way for Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo DS titles to join the Nintendo Switch Online service.

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