Summary
- The March 27 Nintendo Direct featured shadow-dropped releases of Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.
- Shadow-dropping is when games are released the same day as their announcement, sparking surprise and excitement from gamers.
- Pre-orders for RAIDOU Remastered, Gradius Origins + Salamander 3, Star Overdrive, and Monument Valley 1 & 2 are now available on the eShop.
The March 27 Nintendo Direct included a number of surprising announcements, including the shadow-dropped release of Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered for the Nintendo Switch. Each of these games will be available for download directly from the Nintendo Switch eShop, 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. Previous games shadow-dropped during Nintendo Directs include Penny's Big Breakaway, Super Kirby Clash, Tetris 99, and Metroid Prime Remastered, and the latest Direct has once again included a lineup of shadow-dropped games.
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Three games revealed for the Switch during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct were announced as same-day releases, with Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered available to be played after the showcase. Disney Villains Cursed Cafe is a new visual novel where players take on the role of a potion master working for Yzma, the main villain from The Emperor's New Groove, as they mix up concoctions for iconic Disney villains like Ursula, Gaston, and Jafar. Rift of the NecroDancer first 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 Remastered is the eighth original release in the SaGa video 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 March 27, 2025
- Disney Villains Cursed Cafe
- Rift of the NecroDancer
- SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered
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, and Monument Valley 2 are now available for pre-order via the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo digital games library has continued to expand with retro releases and new launches, and players can now add three new games to their Nintendo Switch collection with Disney Villains Cursed Cafe, Rift of the NecroDancer, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered.
Nintendo has continued to provide more digital offerings, from the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack memberships 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 the Nintendo Switch via the eShop, and interested fans can stay tuned for more updates on games coming to Nintendo systems.
