Next Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Set for Wednesday

Nintendo's Next Direct: All Eyes on Switch 2

Get ready! Nintendo has scheduled a Direct presentation focused on the highly anticipated Switch 2, airing on April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This follows the usual February Direct, but fans will have to wait a little longer for official Switch 2 details. Here's the global broadcast 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. A recording will be available later on YouTube for those who miss the live stream.

While Nintendo has briefly acknowledged the Switch 2's existence, specifics remain under wraps. Despite online speculation and leaks regarding its specifications, official confirmation is eagerly awaited. Expect the Direct to cover key features like graphics, battery life, controller design, and upgrades. Pricing (rumored around $400) and the release date are also anticipated topics, along with the possibility of pre-orders opening post-presentation.

Beyond the hardware, the Direct will likely showcase launch titles. A new Mario Kart game is confirmed for a simultaneous release with the Switch 2.

What We Know So Far About Switch 2

For those impatient for April, here's a summary of credible leaks and official information:

Nintendo aims to prevent shortages caused by scalpers, reportedly delaying the Switch 2 launch to 2025 to ensure sufficient supply. While the exact date is unconfirmed, a June release is rumored.

Alongside the Mario Kart title, potential launch games include a new 3D Super Mario game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Third-party titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2 are also speculated.

Backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch is confirmed, with Nintendo Switch Online support. However, some game incompatibilities may exist.

New features include Joy-Cons with magnets and Hall-effect sticks, and a rumored mouse-like mode. A larger console body and a sturdy U-shaped stand are also expected.

Don't miss the April Direct! Set a reminder and prepare for the official unveiling of Nintendo's next-generation console.