Today, Nintendo had its own way of dealing with all the rumors and leaks swirling around by officially revealing the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a 2025 launch. The announcement was pretty low-key, or as some might say, “meh.” Feel free to take a look at the first-look trailer and see if it piques your interest.
In terms of design, there wasn’t much revealed that hadn’t already made the rounds on social media. The video gave us a glimpse of the device’s increased size and highlighted an upgraded support stand. It also delved into Joy-Con connectivity. It’s as though Nintendo decided to say, “Well, if you’re leaking the dull parts, we’ll keep the exciting details under wraps until April.”
And that’s exactly when they plan to unveil more—April 2nd, to be exact. Nintendo is scheduling a Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct for that day. Following that, there will be a hands-on experience event at various locations and dates, detailed as follows:
North America:
- New York: April 4-6, 2025
- Los Angeles: April 11-13, 2025
- Dallas: April 25-27, 2025
- Toronto: April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
- Paris: April 4-6, 2025
- London: April 11-13, 2025
- Milan: April 25-27, 2025
- Berlin: April 25-27, 2025
- Madrid: May 9-11, 2025
- Amsterdam: May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:
- Melbourne: May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
- Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27, 2025
- Seoul: May 31-June 1, 2025
- Hong Kong: Dates to be announced
- Taipei: Dates to be announced
As for the games that’ll be showcased at these events? The trailer hints at a fresh Mario Kart. We can expect to hear more about upcoming games during the Nintendo Direct on April 2nd. In the meantime, if you’re planning to attend one of these events, make sure your Nintendo account is up and running.
You’ll need a Nintendo Account to take part in the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events. Registration for tickets will open soon, so keep an eye out for more details.
Another major piece of news is that the Nintendo Switch 2 will run its own exclusive games in addition to both physical and digital Nintendo Switch titles. However, there are some Nintendo Switch games that might not be compatible or fully supported on the new device. More specifics on this are expected in the future.
It’s a journey we’re excited to embark on. Make sure to join us for the next Pure Nintendo Podcast, where we’ll definitely be diving into what’s to come in the following months. It’s going to be thrilling!
