Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far
Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for years. Whispers of the next-gen Nintendo console first started when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was initially teased in 2019, then gained steam when the Switch OLED launched in 2021. Now that Nintendo has properly confirmed that it’s working on a new console, rumors have only gotten more frequent. We’ve even hit the point where we’re seeing more credible photos and spec leaks trickle out.
There’s no doubt that the Nintendo Switch is a fantastic console — it has a unique and impressive game library (with more upcoming games slated for this year), the number of features included with Nintendo Switch Online is constantly improving, and it’s still our favorite portable console — but it isn’t without its flaws. There’s enough room for improvement to warrant an entirely new console in the near future.
Looking at the Switch’s lifespan and the current gaming landscape, here’s what we think the Nintendo Switch 2 needs to bring to the table to be a worthwhile upgrade and compete with other platforms.
Switch 2 release date speculation
After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally confirmed the existence of its Switch successor and that we’ll learn more about it before the end of the company’s fiscal year in March 2025.
It’s unclear if the new console will launch soon after in spring 2025 or if it will simply be unveiled and released later. The latest leak from the GamesIndustry.Biz Podcast suggests that developers are being told the system will not be released this fiscal year. If true, that means the Switch 2 will not come out before April 2025. Tokyo Security analyst Hideki Yasuda released a report that could narrow that window down. He claims the Switch 2 will launch in the first half of 2025 between April and June.
Switch 2 rumors and news
Aside from the release date, a few other credible rumors about this new system are floating around. Take everything here with a grain of salt, of course, because
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