Key insights
- According to reliable sources, Nintendo Switch 2 could launch in March or April 2025.
- The launch timing may depend on Nintendo's financial performance for the 2024 fiscal year.
- Previous rumors have suggested magnetic attachments for controllers, lending credence to new information.
Ever since we knew that the Nintendo Switch 2 was a real product being worked on, rumors about it have been constantly circulating. Previous claims say it will be available at a pretty good price and will be fully backwards compatible with original Switch games, both digital and physical. Now, more rumors have given us a release date, and not only is it pretty soon, but it also lines up with previous sources that claimed a similar release window.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly set to launch in March or April 2025
The message was discovered by Tom's guide, who quotes a podcast about the Spanish vandal Website. The podcast featured Blade CEO Ruben Mercado, who plays a role in the gaming peripherals business. Ruben claims that his company had access to near-complete Nintendo Switch 2 units and that the console was “ready to use.” He believes it could release in March or April 2025, which lines up with a previous rumor we heard about the Switch 2.
Ruben believes Nintendo could release in both months, but the final decision will depend on how Nintendo is doing. In Japan, fiscal years begin on April 1st, so Nintendo may release the console before or after that date, depending on projected financial performance. If the company feels like it won't make as much profit as it would like in fiscal 2024, it can accelerate the March release of the Switch 2 to shore up its numbers before the end of the year. If things go well, you'll want to save the Switch 2's sheer sales power for April to ensure the company gets off to a strong start in fiscal 2025.
Ruben also mentioned a previous rumor that suggested magnetic attachments for the controllers. And considering that it's a good idea to always take these rumors with a grain of salt, I can't help but feel like they might hold some weight.