Summary
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be officially announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- The original Nintendo Switch was also unveiled on a Thursday back in 2016.
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for an official announcement on January 16, 2025, according to a reliable leaker, NateTheHate. An early 2025 reveal increases the chances of the console hitting the market in the first half of the year. The existence of the Switch 2 has been an open secret, with mass production reportedly starting between late September and early October 2024. Numerous hardware leaks have surfaced since then, corroborating these claims. Nintendo has committed to revealing its next console by March 31, 2025, the end of its fiscal year.
NateTheHate shared this news on his podcast on January 13, 2025, citing unnamed sources. The chosen date aligns with Nintendo's tradition of making significant announcements on Thursdays, reminiscent of the original Switch teaser on October 20, 2016. Following the podcast, Tom Warren from The Verge confirmed hearing similar information about the upcoming reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Already Leaked on All Fronts
It's uncertain whether Nintendo will follow the same strategy as with the original Switch by releasing a teaser on social media before a full reveal event. They might share a glimpse of the console and announce the date of the full reveal a day in advance. However, the extensive leaks surrounding the Switch 2 mean that the reveal might not surprise fans. Nintendo even acknowledged a Switch 2 replica, a rare move in response to product leaks.
The Switch 2 is rumored to be slightly larger than the Switch OLED Model, measuring 270 x 116 x 14mm with an 8-inch LCD screen. Its 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 it 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 largely unknown. While RPGs like "My Time at Evershine" and "Bestiario" have been confirmed for the console, they are not expected to be available at launch if the Switch 2 hits the market in early 2025. Nintendo is likely to bolster the console's initial sales with at least one or two major first-party titles available from day one.
Source: Nintendo of America
