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 in 2016.
Excitement is building as the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is poised for an official announcement on January 16, 2025. This early reveal in the year suggests a strong possibility that Nintendo's next-generation console could hit the shelves in the first half of 2025, a move that would excite fans and gamers worldwide.
The existence of the Switch 2 has been an open secret within the gaming community. Reports indicate that mass production of the console began in late September or early October 2024. This timeline is supported by the numerous hardware leaks that have emerged online since then. Despite these leaks, Nintendo has promised to officially announce its next console by March 31, 2025, the end of its current fiscal year.
According to well-known leaker NateTheHate, the Switch 2 will be unveiled on Thursday, January 16, 2025. This announcement aligns with Nintendo's tradition of making major reveals on Thursdays, a practice evident since the original Switch teaser in 2016. NateTheHate's claim was corroborated by Tom Warren of The Verge, who reported hearing similar information about the impending reveal.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Already Leaked on All Fronts
While the official announcement is eagerly awaited, it's uncertain whether Nintendo will follow its past strategy of releasing a teaser on social media before the full reveal event, as it did with the original Switch in 2017. Fans might see a sneak peek of the console along with the announcement date, possibly a day before the official reveal. However, the extensive leaks surrounding the Switch 2 mean that the reveal might not surprise many dedicated followers. Nintendo even acknowledged a Switch 2 replica recently, a rare move for the company in response to product leaks.
Rumors suggest that the Switch 2 will be slightly larger than the Switch OLED Model, with dimensions of 270 x 116 x 14mm and an 8-inch LCD screen. The Joy-Cons are expected to attach magnetically, with the right controller featuring an additional "C" button below the home key. The function of this button is still unknown, 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 Nintendo Switch 2 remains shrouded in 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 early 2025. Nintendo is likely to ensure a strong start for the console by including at least one or two flagship first-party titles available from day one.
Source: Nintendo of America
