Eventually, the new Nintendo Switch will hit the market, but the big question remains: when? Rumors and conjectures continue to swirl, and the latest theory suggests that the announcement and release might be just around the corner.
A March Release?
Recent rumors suggest that Nintendo may unveil its next console in January 2025 with an official launch in March. These speculations stem from two recent posts: one on Famiboards, a forum for Nintendo enthusiasts, and another on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. There’s nothing official yet, but the buzz is certainly building. For its part, Nintendo has only confirmed that the Switch 2 is real and that it will arrive before the end of its fiscal year on March 31, 2025. If these speculations prove accurate, we might be waiting until the very last moment to get our hands on the new console. It’s not surprising, considering there have been no teasers in recent Nintendo Direct presentations.
Hints Dropped Along the Way
Content creator Stephen Georg recently mentioned on X that a game in development is planned for PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and… Nintendo Switch(es)
. This little detail suggests that the Switch 2 will share part of its game library with the current console. It’s also confirmed that this new console will support backward compatibility with Switch games, which should be comforting for those with an extensive collection. Titles such as Pokémon Legends Z-A or My Time at Evershine are being designed to operate on both consoles.
A Soft Launch?
In terms of production, there’s talk of 650,000 Switch 2 units being manufactured for the first month. Compared to the 2.74 million units of the original Switch produced at its launch, these numbers are relatively low. Is this a cautious strategy or merely a logistical adjustment? It’s hard to say at this point. Nintendo is reportedly working on manufacturing components like the NVIDIA T239 chip, which is expected to be at the heart of the new device. However, there’s still no official comment to confirm these details. We’ll have to wait for the official announcement.
With all this information, one thing is clear: anticipation for the Switch 2 is only growing. If Nintendo sticks to this timeline, January 2025 will be when things finally start to materialize. Until then, we’re left to wait eagerly… or dust off our original Switches to pass the time.