Nintendo has officially announced the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, setting the gaming community abuzz with excitement. The announcement came via a captivating teaser trailer released on January 16, giving fans their first glimpse at what promises to be a groundbreaking next-generation console.
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Slated for April 2, 2025
After months of speculation and leaks from industry insiders, Nintendo has finally unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2. The teaser trailer showcases a sleek new design that maintains the beloved hybrid functionality of the original Switch but comes with significant enhancements. The console boasts a larger display and a sturdier kickstand, while the Joy-Cons now attach magnetically, a departure from the rail system of the first Switch. Additionally, the trailer revealed a new USB-C port on the console itself.
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will support backward compatibility for both physical and digital games from the original Switch. However, they noted that some titles "may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2." Further details on this will be available on the Nintendo website at a later date. Fans can rest easy knowing that their Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions will carry over to the new console.
While the teaser hinted at a potential new Mario Kart game, possibly Mario Kart 9, and reports suggest Gotham Knights might be coming to the Switch 2, no official titles have been announced yet. More information on these and other games will be revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Starts April 2025
For those eager to experience the new console, Nintendo has planned Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events in major cities worldwide. These hands-on events will allow fans to get an early feel of the console before its official release. Ticket registrations for these events will open on January 17, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PT / 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET and close on January 26, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. local time for each event location. Participants will be selected through a random process, and a Nintendo Account is required to participate.
The events will be held in the following locations:
North America:
⚫︎ New York, April 4-6, 2025
⚫︎ Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
⚫︎ Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
⚫︎ Paris, April 4-6, 2025
⚫︎ London, April 11-13, 2025
⚫︎ Milan, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
⚫︎ Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:
⚫︎ Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
⚫︎ Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
⚫︎ Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
⚫︎ Hong Kong, To be announced
⚫︎ Taipei, To be announced
Rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 have been swirling for years, and now that its release is imminent, fans have just a few more months to wait for all the official details. For more information on the Nintendo Switch 2 and the ongoing rumors, check out our related article below!
