Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement: Nintendo Direct January 2025 Leaks, Rumored Specs & Possible Launch Games

It seems highly likely that a Nintendo Switch 2 will be unveiled soon, given the abundance of rumors and leaks circulating. For Nintendo enthusiasts, each day seems to stretch on interminably as they eagerly anticipate this new release. To keep you informed, we’ve gathered all available details, including the latest whispers, leaked info, and Switch 2 speculation—even hinting at a potential Nintendo Direct event in January 2025.

3rd March, 2017 marked a significant milestone in the chronicles of gaming. That was the day Nintendo Switch was officially released. This groundbreaking device has reportedly sold nearly 150 million units, making it a financial powerhouse for Nintendo. After eight years since its introduction, it’s high time we saw its successor—the much-anticipated Switch 2, expected in 2025.

For several months now, there’s been a lot of talk about when an official announcement might be made. The chatter surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 has grown significantly since last year, with many people speculating even more intensely. It seems like the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting closer by the day, and recent developments certainly suggest that this could be the case.

Do we Know the Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date?

As of now, neither an official nor unofficial release date for the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been disclosed. However, there’s a strong belief that it might debut on Thursday, January 16.

Although Nintendo hasn’t explicitly said the Switch 2 is real, they’ve acknowledged the leaked information about it. Their reaction came as a response to rumors of the proposed Joy-Con controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2 surfacing online.

According to previous statements from Nintendo, we can expect an announcement about the Switch 2 by no later than April 2025. All signs seem to be pointing in this direction, and the whispers of rumors are merely the start of what’s to come.

Nintendo Direct January 2025 Rumors & Leaks

A potential Nintendo Direct broadcast might occur in January 2025, and it could start as early as the first week, specifically from January 13 onwards.

At present, it’s being speculated that the Switch 2 will be unveiled this week. This information, though extraordinarily exciting, should be taken with a grain of salt given its source’s reputation for accuracy. YouTuber Nate the Hate claims that not only will the console be presented, but also accompanied by a debut trailer.

Additionally, Nate mentions that The Direct will primarily concentrate on the console itself, postponing software announcements and details for a future occasion.

Once more, it seems like January 16th has emerged as a significant day. We’ll keep you informed as soon as we receive fresh data or any potential leaks.

Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Leaks

At the moment, there’s much speculation surrounding the specifications and initial game lineup for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Recent leaks hint at potential solutions, suggesting possible hardware details and prospective Switch 2 games.

Leaked Switch 2 Specs

Based on what Zuby_Tech’s account has shared, it seems that details about the CPU, GPU, and both docked and handheld capabilities of the rumored Switch 2 have surfaced. I can hardly contain my excitement!

Here’s the list of possible Switch 2 specs—with more rumored specs on top of this.

Type of Spec Hardware Part Value(s)
Technical Specifications CPU (Arm Cortex-A78C) 8 Cores
Technical Specifications CPU (Arm Cortex-A78C) Unknown L1/L2/L3 cache sizes
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 1 Graphics Processing Cluster (GPC)
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 12 Streaming Multiprocessors (SM)
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 1534 CUDA cores
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 6 Texture processing Clusters (TPC)
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 48 Gen 3 Tensor cores
Technical Specifications GPU @ Nvidia T239 Ampere (RTX 20 Series) 2 RTX ray-tracing cores
Technical Specifications RAM (12 GB LPDDR5, some/all units will have LPDDR5 chips) 2 6 GB chips
Power Profiles Handheld CPU @1100.8 MHz
Power Profiles Handheld GPU @561 MHz, 1.72 TFLOPs peak
Power Profiles Handheld RAM @2133 MHz. 68.26 GB/s peak bandwith
Power Profiles Docked CPU @998.4 MHz
Power Profiles Docked GPU @1007.3 MHz, 3.09 TFLOPs peak
Power Profiles Docked RAM @3200 MHz. 102.40 GB/s peak bandwith

Leaked Switch 2 Games

2025 might be a momentous year for Nintendo Switch 2, with potential day-one releases like “Metroid Prime 4”, “Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater”, and even some beloved Xbox classics.

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond looks like a smart decision for strong sales at its release. However, leaker Nate the Hate suggests that games like Metal Gear Solid might pose competition. Additionally, it’s rumored that Metal Gear Solid Delta may arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 this year, though an official launch window is yet to be confirmed. Moreover, there are whispers of popular Xbox exclusives making their way onto the Nintendo Switch 2 as well.

Are you prepared to expand your gaming setup with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2? Is it time for an upgrade, or is it still early in the game? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

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2025-01-15 17:18