Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

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Summary

  • Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly finally be announced on Thursday, January 16.
  • The Switch was also originally revealed on a Thursday back in 2016.

According to a trusted source, it is expected that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be formally unveiled on January 16, which suggests that the new console from Nintendo might become available in stores as early as the first half of 2025.

It’s no secret anymore that the successor of the Switch has been in the works at Nintendo for some time. Multiple earlier reports hinted that mass production of the Switch 2 began somewhere around late September or early October 2024. These claims have been supported by a steady stream of hardware leaks online since then, lending credence to this theory. In fact, Nintendo has made it clear on two separate occasions that they will reveal their upcoming console no later than March 31, which is the end date of their current fiscal year.

According to NateTheHate and other reliable sources, it appears that the Japanese gaming giant will officially unveil the long-awaited Switch 2 on Thursday, January 16, 2025. This highly anticipated announcement aligns with Nintendo’s tradition of making significant announcements on Thursdays, as exemplified by the original Switch teaser in 2016, which was shared on another Thursday (October 20). The Verge’s Tom Warren also reported hearing similar rumors about the Switch 2 reveal this week.

Nintendo Switch 2 Has Already Leaked on All Fronts

It’s uncertain if Nintendo will follow the same strategy as before, by giving a small teaser for Switch 2 on social media prior to its official unveiling event, similar to how they announced their 2017 device. However, even without this tease, the upcoming reveal might not catch fans off guard, given that there have been numerous leaks about the console over the past few months. The abundance of unauthorized information on the device is so significant that Nintendo has even addressed one potential Switch 2 prototype in a rare instance where they acknowledge product leaks.

In summary, there are whispers about the Switch 2 having a slightly bigger size than the Switch OLED Model, approximately 270 x 116 x 14mm and boasting an 8-inch LCD screen. The new Joy-Cons are anticipated to adhere magnetically to the console, with the right controller supposedly incorporating a new “C” button beneath the home key. This extra button’s purpose is still under wraps, but it could potentially be associated with the suggested mouse-like pointer mode that one of the Joy-Cons may be capable of supporting.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Game Lineup Is Still a Mystery

The lineup of launch games for the Switch 2 remains more enigmatic than the device itself. While games like “My Time at Evershine” and “Bestiario” have been confirmed to be among the few titles for Nintendo’s upcoming console, it is unlikely that they will be available on the first day, especially if the Switch successor debuts in the first half of 2025. To generate early excitement for the console, Nintendo might plan to unveil at least one or two strong first-party games on its launch day.

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2025-01-13 19:42