Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Expected on January 16th

A reputable leaker, NateTheHate, claims the Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This aligns with Nintendo's prior commitment to an announcement before the end of their fiscal year (March 31st) and their historical preference for Thursday reveals (the original Switch was announced on a Thursday in 2016). The Verge's Tom Warren corroborated this information. An early 2025 announcement strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release.

The Switch 2's existence has been widely speculated. Reports indicate mass production began around September/October 2024, supported by numerous hardware leaks and even a rare acknowledgement from Nintendo regarding a replica console.

Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement

While the exact format of the announcement remains unclear (a social media teaser preceding a full reveal is possible), the wealth of leaked information minimizes the element of surprise. Rumors suggest a slightly larger console than the Switch OLED (270 x 116 x 14mm) with an 8-inch LCD screen and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con is rumored to include an extra "C" button, possibly related to a speculated mouse-like pointer function.

Launch Titles Remain Enigmatic

Unlike the hardware details, the Switch 2's launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is expected to be a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo will likely include at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America (Note: Image placeholder used as no image was provided in the original text related to the Switch 2 itself.)