Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- The original Switch was revealed on a Thursday in 2016.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for an official announcement on January 16, 2025, according to a well-known and reliable leaker. This early 2025 reveal suggests a potential release in the first half of the year. The Switch 2 has been an open secret in the gaming community, with mass production reportedly starting between late September and early October 2024. Numerous hardware leaks since then have reinforced these claims. Nintendo has promised to announce its next console before the end of its fiscal year on March 31, 2025, and according to leaker NateTheHate, they will fulfill this promise on January 16. This aligns with Nintendo's tradition of making significant announcements on Thursdays, as seen with the original Switch teaser in 2016. Following NateTheHate's podcast episode, Tom Warren from The Verge also confirmed hearing about the imminent reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Already Leaked on All Fronts
It remains to be seen if Nintendo will follow the precedent set by the original Switch and release a teaser on social media before the full reveal event. They might share a glimpse of the console and confirm the reveal date a day in advance. Given the extensive leaks about the Switch 2, the upcoming reveal may not surprise dedicated fans. Nintendo has even commented on a Switch 2 replica, acknowledging the leaks in a rare move.
The Switch 2 is rumored to be slightly larger than the Switch OLED Model, with dimensions of 270 x 116 x 14mm and an 8-inch LCD screen. The Joy-Cons are expected to attach magnetically, with the right controller featuring an additional "C" button below the home key. The purpose of this button is unclear but might be related to a rumored mouse-like pointer mode for one of the Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Game Lineup Is Still a Mystery
The launch game lineup for the Switch 2 remains a significant mystery. RPGs like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario have been confirmed for the console, but they are not expected to be available at launch if the Switch 2 hits the market in early 2025. Nintendo is likely to leverage at least one or two major first-party titles to drive early sales of the new console.
Source: Nintendo of America
