Summary
Shigeru Miyamoto surprised viewers at the end of the March 27 Nintendo Direct broadcast by revealingNintendo Today, a free smartphone app that will deliver news directly to users. The Nintendo Today app will be the go-to way forNintendofans to get news about the upcoming Switch 2 console after the April 2 Nintendo Direct, and it is now available to download on supported devices.
The March 27 Nintendo Direct focused on games that will launch on the original Switch system throughout 2025. Several games were shown off during the show, including the return of thePataponand theRhythm Heavenseries. Midway through the episode, fans were treated tonew gameplay footage fromMetroid Prime 4: Beyond, which showed off Samus Aran’s new psychic powers that can be used to solve puzzles and fend off dangerous foes. At the time of writing,Metroid Prime 4: Beyonddoes not have a concrete release date but is expected to launch later in 2025.
Following the slew of game trailers andthe reveal of the Virtual Game Cards feature, Nintendo Direct host Shinya Takahashi turned the mic over to Miyamoto for the show’s final announcement. Miyamoto showed a glimpse of the Nintendo Today app, a free iOS and Android app that is now available on supported devices. The Nintendo Today app requires a free Nintendo Account to use, along with 200MB of storage space.
Nintendo Launches Free Nintendo Today Smartphone App
After signing in, users can customize the app with various themes based on Nintendo franchises, includingSuper Mario,The Legend of Zelda,andSplatoon. The app also features video content based on titles likePikmin 4. The app also supports widgets, including a thematic calendar that can be added to the user’s home screen on Android and iOS devices.
Users can also filter their news feeds to notify them about specific Switch games and activities, including theTyranitar Tera Raid battles coming toPokemon Scarlet and Violetin late March. According to Miyamoto, Nintendo Today will be used for keeping up with daily news about the upcoming Switch 2 console, which will be shown off during the April 2 Nintendo Direct episode. However, further details about the system remain elusive.
Between the Nintendo Today app anda reported three-phase plan concerning the Switch 2’s launch cycle, anticipation surrounding Nintendo’s next console is not slowing down. Only time will tell what Nintendo’s plans are following the April 2 Direct.
