Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Imminent?
Reliable sources suggest the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This follows a pattern; the original Switch was also revealed on a Thursday in 2016. An early 2025 announcement strongly indicates a potential first-half release.
The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for some time. Reports indicate mass production commenced around September/October 2024, corroborated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo itself previously committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025.
NateTheHate, a reputable leaker, confirmed the January 16th reveal date on his podcast, citing anonymous sources. This aligns with Nintendo's historical preference for Thursday announcements. Tom Warren of The Verge independently corroborated this information.
Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement
Whether Nintendo will follow the 2017 Switch launch strategy – a social media teaser preceding the main event – remains to be seen. Regardless, the announcement might not surprise many, given the sheer volume of leaks over recent months. The influx of unofficial information has even prompted rare public acknowledgment from Nintendo regarding a Switch 2 replica.
Rumors suggest the Switch 2 will be slightly larger than the Switch OLED model (approximately 270 x 116 x 14mm), featuring an 8-inch LCD screen and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con is reportedly adding a "C" button, the purpose of which remains speculative, potentially linked to a rumored mouse-like pointer function.
Launch Titles Remain Enigmatic
Unlike the console itself, the Switch 2's launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is expected to be a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo is likely to leverage at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales.
Source: Nintendo of America
