Next Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Date and Exact Release Time (Global Release Times)

Nintendo has announced the next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2. This article provides all the details you need to know about when and how to watch this important event.

When Is the Next Nintendo Direct for Switch 2?

The next Nintendo Direct showcasing the Switch 2 will air on April 2nd, 2025. Depending on your location, this translates to April 3rd for some. While Nintendo typically holds a Direct in February, this one's been pushed back two months to deliver the latest on the Switch 2. Here's the global schedule:

• Australia: 10:00 PM AWST (April 2)
• New Zealand: 3:00 AM NZDT (April 3)
• United States: 6:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM ET (April 2)
• United Kingdom: 3:00 PM BST | 2:00 PM GMT (April 2)
• Japan: 11:00 PM JST (April 2)
• Singapore: 10:00 PM SGT (April 2)
• Philippines: 10:00 PM PST (April 2)

Tune in live on Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. If you miss the livestream, the recording will be uploaded to YouTube afterward.

While Nintendo has briefly confirmed the Switch 2's existence, specific details remain scarce. Numerous online leaks exist regarding specifications, but it's best to await the official announcement.

The Direct will likely cover key aspects like graphics, battery life, controller features, and hardware upgrades. Pricing and the release date are also anticipated, with speculation pointing to a $400 price point. Pre-orders may even open following the presentation.

Beyond hardware, expect details on launch titles. Currently, a new *Mario Kart* game is confirmed for a simultaneous release with the Switch 2.

Everything We Know About Switch 2

If you can't wait until April's Direct, here's a summary of reliable leaks and official information:

Nintendo has pledged to combat scalping and ensure sufficient console availability. To this end, the Switch 2 release has been reportedly pushed to 2025. While the exact date remains unconfirmed, a June launch is rumored. Besides the new *Mario Kart*, potential launch titles include a 3D *Super Mario* game, *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*, *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*, *Final Fantasy 7 Remake* and *Rebirth*, *Assassin's Creed Mirage* and *Shadows*, and *Red Dead Redemption 2*.

Backward compatibility with the Nintendo Switch is confirmed, with Nintendo Switch Online support. However, some games may not be compatible.

Regarding new features, Joy-Cons are rumored to incorporate magnets and Hall-effect sticks, potentially enabling a mouse-like mode. A larger console body with a sturdy U-shaped stand is also anticipated.

That's everything we know so far about the upcoming Nintendo Direct and the Switch 2. Mark your calendars!