Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April/May launch. Nintendo remains focused on maximizing sales of the current Switch model, even as it nears the end of its life cycle.
A Spring 2025 Switch 2 Launch?
Industry whispers, sourced from developers by GamesIndustry.biz, point to a post-March 2025 release for the Switch 2. Developers reportedly anticipate an April or May launch, aiming to avoid competition with anticipated Fall 2025 releases like GTA 6.
Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the successor before their fiscal year ends in March 2025. However, official confirmation remains pending.
Nintendo's Current Switch Performance and Future Outlook
Despite a recent dip in Switch sales (-46.4% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025), Nintendo sold 2.1 million units in the quarter and a substantial 15.7 million units in FY2024, exceeding their forecast. The company emphasizes continued strong engagement, with over 128 million annual active users (July 2023 - June 2024). Nintendo reaffirms its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch model throughout FY2025, projecting 13.5 million unit sales. This sustained focus on the current generation suggests a deliberate strategy to manage the transition to the Switch 2.
