Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Imminent?

Reliable sources suggest the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This early 2025 announcement strongly indicates a potential first-half release for the new console.

The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for some time. Reports indicate mass production commenced around September or October 2024, corroborated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo itself previously committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025. NateTheHate, a reputable leaker, confirmed the January 16th date on his podcast, citing undisclosed sources. This aligns with Nintendo's history of Thursday announcements; the original Switch was teased on a Thursday in 2016. The Verge's Tom Warren independently corroborated this information.

Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement

Whether Nintendo will employ a pre-announcement teaser, mirroring their 2017 strategy, remains to be seen. However, given the sheer volume of leaked information – including Nintendo's rare acknowledgment of a replica console – the official reveal might hold few surprises for dedicated fans.

Rumors paint a picture of a slightly larger console than the Switch OLED model (approximately 270 x 116 x 14mm) with an 8-inch LCD screen. Magnetically attaching Joy-Cons are anticipated, with the right Joy-Con potentially featuring a new "C" button below the home key – its function remains speculative, possibly linked to a rumored mouse-like pointer mode.

Launch Title Lineup Remains Enigmatic

Unlike the hardware details, the Switch 2's launch title lineup is shrouded in mystery. While games like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is expected to be a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo is likely to leverage at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America