Supposed Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Date Revealed by Leaker

Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Expected on January 16th

A reliable leaker has predicted the official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This early 2025 announcement strongly suggests a first-half release. The news follows previous reports indicating mass production began in late September or early October 2024, corroborated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo previously committed to an announcement before March 31st, 2025.

NateTheHate, a well-known and generally accurate leaker, broke the news on his January 13th podcast, citing unnamed sources. This aligns with Nintendo's history of using Thursdays for major announcements, mirroring the original Switch reveal in 2016. The Verge's Tom Warren independently corroborated this information.

Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement

The Switch 2's specifications have been widely circulated for months. While a pre-announcement teaser on social media, similar to the 2017 Switch launch, remains a possibility, the sheer volume of leaks – including Nintendo's rare acknowledgement of a replica console – makes a surprise reveal unlikely. Rumors point to a slightly larger device than the Switch OLED model (270 x 116 x 14mm), featuring an 8-inch LCD screen and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con may include a new "C" button, potentially linked to a rumored mouse-like pointer function.

Launch Lineup Remains Uncertain

Unlike the hardware details, the Switch 2's launch game lineup remains largely unknown. While titles like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is anticipated for a day-one release, assuming a first-half 2025 launch. Nintendo will likely prioritize one or more major first-party titles to drive initial sales.

Source: Nintendo of America