Leaker Uncovers Alleged Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement

Nintendo Switch 2: Official Reveal Expected on January 16th

Reliable sources indicate that Nintendo will finally unveil the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. This early 2025 announcement strongly suggests a first-half 2025 release.

The Switch 2's existence has been an open secret for some time. Reports suggest mass production commenced in late September or early October 2024, corroborated by numerous hardware leaks. Nintendo previously committed to an official announcement before March 31st, 2025, a deadline this January reveal comfortably meets.

NateTheHate, a reputable leaker, broke the January 16th reveal date on his podcast, citing unnamed sources. This aligns with Nintendo's history of using Thursdays for major announcements, mirroring the original Switch reveal in 2016. Tom Warren of The Verge independently corroborated this information.

Extensive Leaks Precede Official Announcement

The Switch 2's specifications have been widely circulated. While Nintendo may choose to release a teaser prior to the main event, similar to the original Switch launch, the extensive leaks make a surprise reveal unlikely. The sheer volume of leaked information even prompted a rare public comment from Nintendo regarding a replica console.

Rumored specifications include a slightly larger form factor (270 x 116 x 14mm) than the Switch OLED model, an 8-inch LCD screen, and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons. The right Joy-Con is said to feature an additional "C" button, possibly related to a rumored mouse-like pointer function.

Launch Title Lineup Remains Unclear

Unlike the hardware details, the Switch 2's launch game lineup remains shrouded in mystery. While games like My Time at Evershine and Bestiario are confirmed, neither is anticipated as a day-one release. Nintendo will likely leverage at least one or two major first-party titles to drive initial sales if the console launches in the first half of 2025.

Source: Nintendo of America