Switch 2 Rumors Suggest a \"Summer of Switch 2\" Next Year

Recent reports suggest a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, though Nintendo remains focused on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

“The Summer of Switch 2” Could Happen Next Year

Developers Eyeing April/May 2025 Launch for Switch 2

Whispers from game developers indicate a post-April 2025 release for the highly anticipated Switch 2. GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Dring reports developers have been advised not to expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many are hoping for an April or May launch, aiming for an early, rather than late, release next year.

This timing might strategically avoid a launch clash with other major releases, such as the speculated Fall 2025 release of Rockstar Games' "GTA 6." Adding to the speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before the end of their fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, these remain unconfirmed until official word from Nintendo. Nintendo has confirmed an announcement within the current fiscal year.

Nintendo Shares and Switch Sales Dip

Despite Decline, Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Year-on-Year

image via Google Finance While Nintendo's Q1 FY2025 results showed a year-on-year decline in Switch hardware and software sales (-46.4% decrease in consolidated sales), with 2.1 million units sold in the quarter, the overall picture remains positive. The company sold 15.7 million Switch consoles in the year ending March 2024, exceeding its forecast of 13.5 million.

Further Insights into Nintendo's Switch Strategy

Nintendo reports over 128 million annual active users for the Switch family of systems (July 2023 - June 2024), demonstrating sustained engagement. This figure represents Nintendo Accounts using Switch software at least once during that period.

Despite the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo reiterates its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, forecasting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025. The company emphasizes its continued focus on maximizing software and hardware sales while acknowledging the significant number of active players still enjoying the current Switch.