Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Imminent?
Reliable sources indicate the Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This early 2025 reveal strongly suggests a first-half 2025 market launch. The news comes from NateTheHate, a reputable leaker, who corroborated information also heard by The Verge's Tom Warren. This aligns with Nintendo's history of making significant announcements on Thursdays – mirroring the original Switch reveal in 2016.
The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for some time. Reports suggest mass production commenced in late September or early October 2024, substantiated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo itself previously committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025.
Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement
While the official announcement is anticipated, it's unclear if Nintendo will follow the 2017 pattern of a pre-reveal teaser. Regardless, the extensive leaks over the past months mean few surprises are expected. The sheer volume of leaked 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 rumored to include a new "C" button, the function of which remains speculative, potentially linked to a rumored mouse-like pointer function.
Launch Titles Remain Enigmatic
Unlike the hardware specifications, the Switch 2's launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is expected as a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo will likely leverage at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales.
Source: Nintendo of America
