Summary
Despite countless rumors and leaks that have suggested theNintendo Switch 2would be unveiled soon, it has yet to see the light of day in any way. At this point, the Nintendo Switch 2 may be the most anticipated upcoming gaming console, due in large part to the massivesuccess of the first Nintendo Switch. As such, most of the rumors and leaks concerning its reveal are fueled by the hype about its impending arrival, and that hype is then refueled in turn. It’s a constant game ofWii Sportstennis that will play on until one or all of these rumors turn out to be true.
Recent rumors suggest theNintendo Switch 2could be revealed very soon — specifically, at an upcoming online Nintendo showcase of some kind. If this is true, the Switch 2’s announcement window doesn’t quite align with the first console’s, which could potentially prove those rumors false if Nintendo is indeed aiming to line up the next console’s announcement and release with the first. Nevertheless, should those rumors turn out to miss the mark, the long-awaited reveal of the Switch 2 is likely just around the corner anyway.
Nintendo Switch 2’s Rumored Announcement Window Is Different From the First Console’s
The First Nintendo Switch Was Announced in October 2016
Those who were entrenched in the world ofgaming in 2016likely remember the day the Nintendo Switch was unveiled, as its announcement trailer is still one of the best out there when it comes to console reveals. In fact, the Nintendo Switch 2 is going to have to work very hard to go above and beyond its predecessor’s announcement, especially considering it’s not as new of a concept anymore and therefore can’t solely rely on its uniqueness in the market to sell its worth.
At the same time, the Nintendo Switch 2 may very well sell itself, as the wait for the console has now reached nearly eight years and the feast of rumors currently on the table has only made fans hungry for more.
On July 26, 2025, the Nintendo Switch was revealed via a three-minute and thirty-eight-second long trailer, showcasing its portability, ease of use, multiplayer functions, and several of its highly anticipated first-party games. There arguably couldn’t have been a better time for its reveal, with the holidays approaching and countless Nintendo fans awaiting its arrival before it was even mentioned. It was then officially released on June 09, 2025, alongsideThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Despite the tendency of gaming companies to follow a certain release pattern, however, theNintendo Switch 2’s announcementwindow is rumored to be a bit different from the first console’s.
The Nintendo Switch 2 May Be Announced Very Soon
According to rumors, theNintendo Switch 2 may be revealed in late September 2024during an online Nintendo showcase. However, this would put its announcement just a month ahead of the first console’s October 2016 reveal, which could inevitably prove all of these rumors to be false. Nintendo is known for keeping its cards very close to its chest and waiting until the last minute to spill the beans, so fans relying on rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2’s reveal window probably shouldn’t hold their breath. At the same time, these rumors have at least served to maintain the hope that the Switch 2 is coming soon, so patience may be key here.
Along with therumors about the Nintendo Switch 2being revealed this month, other rumors suggest the Switch 2 will be released no later than March 2025. If that truly is the case, its launch would line up with the first console’s March 2017 launch, but that might also mean its reveal isn’t coming until October 2024. Whenever it finally shows itself, however, the Switch 2 will certainly have the full attention of a mass of people.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid portable and home console that aims to be the only gaming system anyone needs. The hybrid controller is an undisputed success because it provides a high degree of portable visual quality and converts easily into a home console.
