The wait is over! Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2, and the hype is real. This article dives into everything Nintendo revealed in their exciting first-look trailer.
Nintendo Switch 2: Games, Backwards Compatibility, Design & More!
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: April 2, 2025
After months of whispers and leaks, Nintendo finally unveiled their next-generation console. A short teaser trailer, released January 16th, showcased a sleek new design while retaining the beloved hybrid functionality of the original Switch.The teaser highlighted a larger display, a wider, more stable kickstand, and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons—a significant departure from the original's rails. A welcome addition? An extra USB-C port on the console itself.
Backward compatibility is confirmed! You'll be able to play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, though Nintendo notes that some titles may have limited support or incompatibility. Specific titles will be detailed later on the Nintendo website. Good news for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: your subscriptions will carry over to the Switch 2.
While Nintendo hasn't announced any exclusive titles yet, the teaser hinted at a new Mario Kart installment (possibly Mario Kart 9), and rumors suggest Gotham Knights might be making an appearance. All will be revealed (or at least, more will be revealed) during a dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025.
Experience the Nintendo Switch 2: April 2025
Ready to get your hands on the Switch 2? Nintendo is hosting "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" events in major cities worldwide.
Registration opens January 17th, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. PT / 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET and closes January 26th, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. local time for each location. Selection is by random lottery, with notification following shortly after. A Nintendo Account is required to register.
Event locations and dates:
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
After years of speculation, the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here! Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. For more on the Switch 2 and the latest rumors, check out our related article.
