Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated launch date no earlier than April 2025. This contrasts with Nintendo's continued focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.
A Potential Spring 2025 Launch Window
Game developers, according to GamesIndustry.biz, expect a Switch 2 release in April or May 2025. This timeframe, shared by Chris Dring, reportedly stems from direct communication with developers who've been advised to not anticipate a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). The delay might be strategic, potentially avoiding a market clash with major releases like "GTA 6," anticipated for Fall 2025.
Early Announcement Possible?
Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a possible Switch 2 announcement before August 2024. While unconfirmed, this aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the successor before the end of its current fiscal year (March 31, 2025).
Nintendo's Continued Focus on Current Switch Model
Despite a recent dip in Switch sales (-46.4% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025), Nintendo remains committed to maximizing sales of the current model. The company sold 2.1 million units in Q1 2025, but overall Switch sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded 15.7 million units, surpassing their forecast. Furthermore, Nintendo highlighted over 128 million annual active users for the Switch family of systems between July 2023 and June 2024, demonstrating continued engagement. The company projects 13.5 million Switch unit sales for FY2025.
The information regarding the Switch 2's release remains speculative until an official announcement from Nintendo. However, the convergence of developer insights and media reports paints a picture of a potential launch window in Spring 2025, possibly preceded by an announcement in the coming months.
