Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Expected 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 history of making major announcements on Thursdays – mirroring the original Switch reveal in 2016. Tom Warren of The Verge corroborates this timeframe. An early 2025 announcement strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release.

Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement

The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for months, with numerous hardware leaks and even a replica prompting a rare comment from Nintendo. Reported specifications include a slightly larger form factor (270 x 116 x 14mm) than the Switch OLED, an 8-inch LCD screen, and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con may feature an additional "C" button, possibly linked to a rumored mouse-like pointer function.

Launch Title Lineup Remains Uncertain

While the console itself is relatively well-documented through leaks, the launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed for the Switch 2, neither is anticipated as a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo is likely to include at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America (Note: This source is mentioned in the original text but no specific link or further details were provided.)

(Note: "https://img.jj4.ccplaceholder.jpg" is used as a placeholder for any image that might have been included in the original article. Replace this with the actual image URL if available.)