News broke about the release date for the highly anticipated follow-up to the popular Nintendo Switch console. While it’s not officially called the “Switch 2” yet, Nintendo Switch 2 release date rumors suggest it won’t launch until sometime in April 2025.
This info comes from industry insider Christ Dring, who spoke on a gaming podcast. He mentioned that developers he talked to weren’t expecting the console this year at all, with some hoping for an April or May 2025 release.
Here’s why a 2025 launch makes sense:
- Nintendo already confirmed the new console will be announced before the end of March 2025.
- The company is doing better financially than when the original Switch launched, so there’s no rush to push it out.
- Nintendo likely wants to have a big game ready to launch alongside the new console.
While we don’t have any official details on performance, some rumors suggest it could be similar to the PS4 and Xbox One, or even the Steam Deck, which would be a significant upgrade from the current Switch.
The wait for the new console might be a little longer than some hoped, but hopefully, it’ll be worth it!