Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Summary

Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 is reportedly set for an official announcement this Thursday, January 16th. Interestingly, the original Switch was also unveiled on a Thursday back in 2016.

A well-regarded and reliable leaker, NateTheHate, revealed the January 16th announcement date on his podcast. This early 2025 reveal strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release for the new console.

The Switch 2 has been the subject of numerous leaks and rumors for quite some time. Reports suggest mass production began around September or October 2024, corroborated by a steady stream of hardware leaks. Nintendo itself has previously committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025. The Verge's Tom Warren independently confirmed the January announcement timeframe. The Thursday announcement date aligns with Nintendo's past release patterns.

Nintendo Switch 2: Leaks Abound

Whether Nintendo will follow the pattern of a pre-announcement teaser, as seen with the original Switch, remains to be seen. However, given the extensive leaks already circulating—including Nintendo acknowledging a replica console—the upcoming reveal might hold few surprises for keen observers. Rumors suggest a slightly larger console than the Switch OLED model, measuring 270 x 116 x 14mm with an 8-inch LCD screen and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con is rumored to include a new "C" button, possibly related to a speculated mouse-like pointer function.

Launch Titles Remain Unclear

The Switch 2's launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario have been 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 initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America