Nintendo has officially lifted the curtains off its next console, the Switch 2, and plans to hold a launch focused Direct in April, 2025.
The console maker’s official YouTube channel has posted a new video showing off the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. The upcoming console is set for launch sometime in 2025. A Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2 launch lineup is scheduled to happen on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The first-look trailer can be seen below.
Furthermore, the console maker will be holding Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, where consumers can get some hands-on time with the upcoming hardware, in cities across the globe.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Locations & Schedule
North America:
- New York, April 4-6, 2025
- Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
- Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
- Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
- Paris, April 4-6, 2025
- London, April 11-13, 2025
- Milan, April 25-27, 2025
- Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
- Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
- Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:
- Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
- Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
- Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
- Hong Kong, To be announced
- Taipei, To be announced
A Nintendo Account is required in order to participate in the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events. Those interested can register for tickets from January 17, 2025, at 12 PM PT / 2 PM CT / 3 PM ET until January 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM local time for each event location. Follow the link here for further details. The events in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas are only open to US residents.
A mockup of the Nintendo Switch 2 was recently revealed by gaming accessories manufacturer Genki at CES 2025 and on its official website. Nintendo distanced itself from Genki’s actions, terming the mockup hardware as “unofficial”. The accessories manufacturer had also provided a glimpse of the Joy-Con 2 controllers, highlighting the oft-rumored optical sensor. a mysterious “C button” on the right Joy-Con, and magnetic Joy-Con connectors with a release button mechanism for a more sturdy grip. After the console’s official reveal, it can now be confirmed that Genki’s Nintendo Switch 2 mockup design was entirely accurate.
