Nintendo's Next Direct: All About the Switch 2 Reveal
Get ready, Nintendo fans! The next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2, is scheduled for April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This article details when and where to watch this crucial event.
Mark your calendars! Here are the broadcast times:
- Australia: 10:00 PM AWST (April 2)
- New Zealand: 3:00 AM NZDT (April 3)
- United States: 6:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM ET (April 2)
- United Kingdom: 3:00 PM BST | 2:00 PM GMT (April 2)
- Japan: 11:00 PM JST (April 2)
- Singapore: 10:00 PM SGT (April 2)
- Philippines: 10:00 PM PST (April 2)
Tune in live on Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. A recording will be available later on YouTube if you miss the live stream.
While Nintendo has teased the Switch 2's existence, specifics remain under wraps. Ignore the online speculation – let's wait for the official word! Expect the Direct to cover key features like graphics, battery life, controller improvements, pricing, and the release date (rumored to be around $400). Pre-orders might even open post-presentation.
Beyond the hardware, game announcements are anticipated. A new Mario Kart title is confirmed for launch alongside the Switch 2.
What We Know (So Far) About Switch 2
Can't wait until April? Here's a summary of confirmed and leaked information:
- Anti-Scalping Measures: Nintendo aims to prevent shortages by implementing strategies to combat scalpers.
- 2025 Release: A 2025 launch is confirmed, with June being a popular prediction among leakers.
- Launch Titles: Besides the new Mario Kart, potential launch titles include a 3D Super Mario game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Backward Compatibility: The Switch 2 will support many existing Nintendo Switch games via Nintendo Switch Online, though some titles may be unsupported.
- Joy-Con Enhancements: Expect magnets and Hall-effect sticks in the new Joy-Cons, potentially with a mouse-like mode. A more robust U-shaped stand is also rumored.
Don't miss the April 2nd/3rd Nintendo Direct! Set a reminder and prepare for the Switch 2 reveal.
