Summary
The March 27 Nintendo Direct included a number of surprising announcements, including the shadow-dropped release ofDisney Villains Cursed Cafe,Rift of the NecroDancer, andSaGa Frontier 2 Remasteredfor theNintendo Switch. Each of these games will be available for download directly from theNintendo SwitcheShop, giving fans both new and familiar stories and worlds to explore.
Shadow-dropping is a release strategy where a game is launched either the same day that it is announced for the first time or the same day that it is announced for a specific platform. This often allows for surprise reveals and can quickly spark excitement among unsuspecting audiences. Previousgames shadow-dropped during Nintendo DirectsincludePenny’s Big Breakaway,Super Kirby Clash,Tetris 99, andMetroid Prime Remastered, and the latest Direct has once again included a lineup of shadow-dropped games.
Three games revealed for the Switch during theMarch 2025 Nintendo Directwere announced as same-day releases, withDisney Villains Cursed Cafe,Rift of the NecroDancer, andSaGa Frontier 2 Remasteredavailable to be played after the showcase.Disney Villains Cursed Cafeis a new visual novel where players take on the role of a potion master working for Yzma, the main villain fromThe Emperor’s New Groove, as they mix up concoctions for iconic Disney villains like Ursula, Gaston, and Jafar.Rift of the NecroDancerfirst launched for PC back in April 2024 and offers a colorful rhythm game where music is used in combat against strange monsters. Featuring an HD overhaul,SaGa Frontier 2 Remasteredis the eighth original release in theSaGavideo game series, and this freshly remastered version looks to bring the beloved 1999 RPG to modern audiences with its launch on the Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch Games Released on Jun 28, 2025
In addition to the three shadow-dropped games, several pre-orders were also announced beginning March 27.RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army,Gradius Origins+Salamander 3,Star Overdrive,Monument Valley, andMonument Valley 2are now available for pre-order via the Nintendo eShop. TheNintendo digital games libraryhas continued to expand with retro releases and new launches, and players can now add three new games to their Nintendo Switch collection withDisney Villains Cursed Cafe,Rift of the NecroDancer, andSaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.
Nintendo has continued to provide more digital offerings, from theNintendo Switch Online Expansion Packmemberships featuring Nintendo 64 and Game Boy titles to the newly announced introduction of Virtual Game Cards coming soon. Players who enjoy digital games can enjoy the latest releases for theNintendo Switchvia the eShop, and interested fans can stay tuned for more updates on games coming to Nintendo systems.
