Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Summary

Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on Thursday, January 16th. Interestingly, the original Switch was also revealed on a Thursday in 2016.

A well-regarded leaker claims the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is set for January 16th, 2025. This early 2025 reveal strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release.

The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for some time. 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 known leaker, confirmed the January 16th date on his podcast, aligning with Nintendo's historical preference for Thursday announcements (like the original Switch reveal). This was subsequently corroborated by Tom Warren of The Verge.

Nintendo Switch 2: Leaks Galore

Whether Nintendo will follow the original Switch's pattern of a pre-announcement teaser remains to be seen. However, given the extensive leaks over the past months—including Nintendo acknowledging a replica console—the reveal may hold few surprises for attentive fans.

The Switch 2 is rumored to be slightly larger than the Switch OLED model (approximately 270 x 116 x 14mm) with an 8-inch LCD screen. Magnetically attaching Joy-Cons are expected, with the right Joy-Con possibly featuring a new "C" button below the home key, its function currently unknown but potentially related to a rumored mouse-like pointer mode.

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Games: A Big Unknown

Unlike the hardware details, the Switch 2's launch lineup remains shrouded in mystery. While My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is anticipated as a day-one title if the console launches in the first half of 2025. Nintendo will likely leverage one or more first-party titles to drive initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America