Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, while Nintendo maintains its focus on the current Switch model's sales in its final years.
Next Year Could Bring a "Summer of Switch 2"
Developers Anticipate April/May 2025 Launch
Industry whispers suggest the Switch 2 won't arrive before April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz podcast host Chris Dring, citing developer sources, stated that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many developers reportedly hope for an April or May 2025 release.
This timing might be strategically chosen to avoid competing with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6" in Fall 2025.
Adding fuel to the speculation fire, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted on the O X do Controle podcast at a pre-August announcement from Nintendo, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before the fiscal year's end (March 31, 2025). However, official confirmation remains pending. Nintendo has confirmed a formal announcement regarding its successor within the current fiscal year.
Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Trends
Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline
image via Google Finance Nintendo's stock experienced a slight dip following a reported decline in Switch revenue. Q1 FY2025 results showed a significant year-on-year decrease in Switch hardware and software sales (-46.4%). While 2.1 million units were sold in Q1, the Switch still sold 15.7 million units in FY2024, exceeding initial forecasts.
Continued Switch Engagement
Nintendo emphasized that over 128 million users engaged with the Switch family of systems between July 2023 and June 2024, indicating sustained interest despite the console's age.
In its recent financial report, Nintendo reaffirmed its dedication to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025, even with the Switch 2 on the horizon.
