Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- The original Nintendo Switch was revealed on a Thursday in 2016.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised for an official announcement on January 16, 2025, according to a reliable source. This early reveal increases the chances of the console hitting store shelves in the first half of the year. The existence of the Switch 2 has been an open secret, with mass production reportedly starting around late September or early October 2024, supported by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo has committed to announcing its next console by March 31, 2025, the end of its current fiscal year.
NateTheHate, a well-known leaker, stated on his January 13 podcast that the Switch 2 will be revealed on January 16, citing unnamed sources. This aligns with Nintendo's tradition of major announcements on Thursdays, as evidenced by the original Switch teaser in 2016. Tom Warren from The Verge also confirmed hearing about the upcoming reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Already Leaked on All Fronts
It's uncertain if Nintendo will follow the same strategy as with the original Switch, perhaps releasing a teaser on social media before a full reveal event. The Switch 2 has been leaking extensively, with so much unofficial information circulating that Nintendo recently acknowledged a Switch 2 replica.
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. The Joy-Cons are expected to attach magnetically, with the right controller featuring an additional "C" button, possibly related to a mouse-like pointer mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Game Lineup Is Still a Mystery
The launch game lineup for the Switch 2 remains largely unknown. RPGs like "My Time at Evershine" and "Bestiario" have been confirmed for the console but are not expected to be available at launch. Nintendo is likely to ensure strong early sales with at least one or two first-party titles available on day one.
Source: Nintendo of America
