Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Set for April Reveal

Nintendo has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, putting an end to months of speculation and leaks. However, fans eager for a full breakdown of the 2025 launch will need to wait until the Nintendo Direct, scheduled for April 2, 2025. This announcement came via a succinct trailer that not only confirmed the new hardware but also teased a brand new Mario Kart game, sparking excitement among gamers worldwide.

"Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will air on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025," the company stated on its official website. They also promised that the broadcast time would be shared later on their website and social media channels.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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While the announcement was light on specifics, it provided a tantalizing glimpse of the new console's visuals and its redesigned Joy-Con controllers. As numerous leaks had hinted, the Switch 2 appears to be a larger and more powerful iteration of its predecessor.

Following the full reveal at the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans to host a series of fan events globally. In North America, fans can attend events in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27. In Europe, events are scheduled in Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Additionally, events will take place in Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and later dates in Hong Kong and Taipei.