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 Spring/Summer 2025 Launch?
Industry whispers, relayed by GamesIndustry.biz, indicate developers are anticipating a Switch 2 release in April or May 2025. This timeline, according to Chris Dring, is based on direct communication with developers who've been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). The delay may be strategic, aiming to avoid competition with other major releases like the speculated Fall 2025 launch of GTA 6.
Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hints at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the successor before the end of their fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending.
Nintendo's Current Switch Performance and Outlook
Despite a recent dip in Switch sales (-46.4% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025), with 2.1 million units sold, Nintendo remains committed to maximizing sales of the current model. The company sold 15.7 million units in FY2024, exceeding its forecast. Furthermore, over 128 million active Nintendo Accounts used Switch software between July 2023 and June 2024, demonstrating sustained player engagement. Nintendo projects 13.5 million Switch unit sales for FY2025.
While the Switch 2 remains shrouded in mystery, the convergence of developer insights and industry speculation points towards a potential launch window in the spring or summer of 2025, preceded by an announcement later this year. Nintendo's continued success with the current Switch suggests a deliberate strategy to maximize its lifespan before the arrival of its successor.
