The Nintendo Switch’s successor is finally ready for its big showcase, Nintendo announced today in a new trailer that revealed the Switch 2.
A new Nintendo Direct to detail the new console has been confirmed for April 2, confirming several leaks that have taken place over the past couple of weeks. Gamers everywhere will be tuning in to see what hasn’t already been leaked, which may not be much.
The gaming industry been expecting the console presentation for some time now, especially since Nintendo confirmed it would talk about it before March 31, and it’s apparently ready for its big day to kick off 2025 with a bang. The video released by Nintendo today showed what looks like a new Mario Kart in action on the console, which looks similar to the original, but bigger and with several additions and improvements.
A round-up of leaks over the past year or so tease that the Switch 2 will have a bigger screen, JoyCons that attach magnetically, MicroSD Express support, and specs that should make it about as powerful as a PS4 Pro when in docked mode.
Previous rumors suggest that Nintendo will focus this Direct on the console itself, and not mention any games just yet. Another presentation for upcoming Switch 2 games is likely to take place later this year before the console’s launch, which has been rumored for any time between March and June.
Another set of leaks claimed that a new Mario Kart and Red Dead Redemption 2 will be among the games available for the Switch 2 at launch, which will also include the entire backlog of Switch 1 games thanks to backwards compatibility.
Expect a lot of Switch 2 news over the next few months as Nintendo ramps up towards release, which is sure to be a massive hit for gamers of all ages in 2025.
