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.
Gameplay from what appears to be the next entry in the Mario Kart series also made an appearance in the trailer. The brief footage shows a total of 24 players/characters racing away on the circuit. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe limited the race count to 12 characters. The sequel appears to double this count, owing to the greater processing power offered by the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Furthermore, the console maker will hold Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events, where consumers can go hands-on with the 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 as well as on its official website. The mockup design looks exactly like the one seen in the official reveal.
