Summary
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be officially announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
- The original Nintendo Switch was also revealed on a Thursday back in 2016.
The Nintendo Switch 2, the highly anticipated successor to the beloved Nintendo Switch, is poised for an official announcement on January 16, 2025, according to a reliable source. This early reveal in 2025 suggests that the console could hit the market in the first half of the year, aligning with Nintendo's strategy to capitalize on the momentum of the original Switch's success.
The existence of the Switch 2 has been an open secret within the gaming community. Reports indicate that mass production of the console began around late September or early October 2024. These reports are supported by numerous hardware leaks that have emerged online since then. Nintendo has previously committed to announcing its next console by the end of its fiscal year, March 31, 2025.
NateTheHate, a well-known leaker, shared on his January 13 podcast that the Switch 2 will be revealed on Thursday, January 16, based on information from unnamed sources. This timing follows Nintendo's tradition of making major announcements on Thursdays, as seen with the original Switch teaser in 2016. The Verge's Tom Warren corroborated this information, noting that he too had heard about the impending reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks and Speculations
While the exact nature of the announcement remains uncertain, Nintendo may opt for a teaser on social media before the full reveal event, similar to the strategy used for the original Switch in 2017. Such a teaser could include a sneak peek of the console and confirm the date of the official reveal. However, given the extensive leaks about the Switch 2, the upcoming reveal might not surprise the most dedicated fans.
The Switch 2 is rumored to be slightly larger than the Switch OLED Model, with dimensions of 270 x 116 x 14mm and 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. This button's function is unclear, but it may be related to a rumored mouse-like pointer mode for one of the Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Game Lineup
The launch game lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains a significant mystery. 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 the first half of 2025. Nintendo is likely to enhance the console's initial appeal with at least one or two first-party titles available from day one.
Source: Nintendo of America
