Nintendo Leaker Offers Encouraging Update on Switch 2 Announcement Window

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Nintendo Leaker Offers Encouraging Update on Switch 2 Announcement Window

Key Takeaways

  • In spite of some recent indications that the Switch 2 announcement would happen in September 2024, that did not come to pass.
  • Regardless, Nintendo’s next console is reportedly still on course to be announced in 2024, according to a well-known leaker.
  • Nintendo itself previously confirmed that the Switch successor will be revealed no later than March 2025.

As a seasoned Nintendo fan, I can’t help but feel like we’ve been on this rollercoaster ride for years now. The anticipation for the Switch 2 is palpable, and it seems that every time we think we’re finally about to get an official announcement, something else comes up to throw us off balance. However, recent leaks by Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe have once again given us a glimmer of hope that the Switch 2 might still be on track for a 2024 reveal.

According to a reliable source, it’s looking like we’ll see the Nintendo Switch 2 unveiled in 2024, providing some optimism for fans who were worried about potential delays in the announcement of this highly anticipated console.

In May, it was announced by the Japanese gaming titan that they plan to unveil the Switch 2 during their current fiscal year, which ends in March 2025. Some rumors suggested a potential announcement as early as the end of 2024, but these speculations have been met with skepticism recently due to no official confirmation and a lack of console reveal during the double Nintendo Direct in late August. This has left fans questioning if the device will be unveiled before 2025.

Nintendo Leaker Believes Switch 2 Reveal Is (Still) Happening in 2024

According to a recent post on Famiboards, Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe – a Brazil-based journalist – expressed his belief that the Switch 2 will be revealed by the end of this year. He added that he still believes it will be announced in 2021, and playfully chided some Nintendo fans who are seeking his confirmation on October 3rd, hinting that there’s still ample time for his previously suggested 2024 announcement window to hold true.

Lippe’s Track Record With Nintendo Leaks Is Good, But Not Perfect

Despite numerous past instances where leakers’ bold assertions about a Nintendo Switch successor have proven false, Lippe is an exception to that rule. In fact, his record with Nintendo is relatively modest but consistently reliable, particularly noteworthy given his recent exclusive report suggesting the launch of the Switch 2 has been delayed until 2025. This revelation remains the most substantiated Switch 2 leak this year, supported by multiple corroborating reports from credible sources.

I still think [the Switch 2]’s being announced this year, yes.

Despite Lippe’s past experiences with Nintendo leaks, it’s important to note that his track record isn’t flawless. For instance, he recently predicted a Nintendo Direct in April 2024, but it turned out to be incorrect. He later acknowledged that he shared the information prematurely without verifying its accuracy first. This situation underlines the need for caution when dealing with such unofficial insights, as they are often based on second- or third-hand information at best.

Nevertheless, Lippe’s reports aren’t the only reason why Nintendo’s next console is currently rumored to be slated for a late 2024 announcement. One parts supplier has recently flat-out said that the Switch 2 would enter mass production in September, which was followed by some real-life images of the console’s alleged chassis and printed circuit board surfacing online. So, as the leaks surrounding the Switch 2 intensify, it is plausible that its announcement is just around the corner in a “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” kind of way.

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2024-10-03 19:03