Summary
Nintendo is reportedly set to announce the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, January 16th, echoing the original Switch's Thursday reveal in 2016. This early 2025 announcement strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release.
The Switch 2's existence is hardly a secret; reports indicate mass production began around September or October 2024, corroborated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo itself committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025. NateTheHate, a reputable leaker, confirmed the January 16th date, a claim supported by Tom Warren of The Verge. Thursdays have historically been Nintendo's preferred day for major announcements.
Nintendo Switch 2: Leaks Galore
Whether Nintendo will precede the official reveal with a teaser, mirroring the 2017 Switch announcement, remains to be seen. However, extensive leaks over several months have already revealed much about the console. The sheer volume of leaked information even prompted a rare acknowledgment from Nintendo regarding a Switch 2 replica.
Reported specifications include a slightly larger size than the Switch OLED (270 x 116 x 14mm) with an 8-inch LCD screen. Joy-Cons will reportedly attach magnetically, with the right Joy-Con featuring an extra "C" button below the home key, its function currently unknown, potentially related to a rumored mouse-like pointer mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Lineup: Still a Mystery
The launch game lineup remains largely undisclosed. While My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is expected to be a day-one release if the console launches in the first half of 2025. Nintendo will likely include at least one or two major first-party titles to drive early sales.
Source: Nintendo of America
