"Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Set for April Reveal"

Nintendo has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, confirming its 2025 release date after numerous leaks. The announcement was made through a short trailer that also teased a brand new Mario Kart game. Fans eagerly awaiting more details can mark their calendars for the upcoming Nintendo Direct, scheduled for April 2, 2025.

"Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will air on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025," Nintendo announced on its official website. "The broadcast time will be announced on this website and on our social media accounts at a later date."

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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While the initial reveal was light on specifics, it showcased the impressive visuals and the redesigned Joy-Con controllers of the new console. As previously leaked, the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be a larger, more powerful version of the original Switch.

Following the full reveal at the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans to host a series of fan events across the globe. In North America, fans can attend events in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27.

In Europe, events are scheduled in Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Additionally, Nintendo will visit Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and Hong Kong and Taipei at later dates.