Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal: Could It Happen Sooner Than Expected?

The wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 may be shorter than we think. A recent report suggests that the gaming giant might not keep its powder dry until its self-imposed deadline of March 31, 2025.

Multiple leaks have surfaced over the past few weeks, and the falling sales of the original Switch indicate that Nintendo may not be able to keep its new console under wraps for much longer.

Leaks and Rumors: What We Know So Far

Several images have been propagated online, giving us a glimpse into what the Switch 2 might look like. It appears that the new console will be slightly larger than its predecessor, with magnetic Joy-Cons instead of the slide-in mechanism of the original.

When Can We Expect the Reveal?

According to a noted gaming industry analyst, Serkan Toto of Kantan Games, Nintendo might reveal the Switch 2 as early as January. While this seems like a long shot, given the busy schedule of the month with CES 2025 on the horizon, it’s unlikely that the tech show could yield a bigger announcement than the Nintendo Switch 2.

Why the Rush?

The uptick in recent leaks is quite uncommon for a Nintendo console, which typically does a better job than most tech companies in keeping its new products under wraps. It’s likely that Nintendo is aware of the leaks and is not happy about them, even if some of them turn out to be made up.

What’s Next?

Even if Nintendo does announce the Switch 2 in January, it’s not clear whether the actual console release would be pushed up. Hopefully, it’ll go on sale around the summer time.

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• Multiple leaks have surfaced over the past few weeks
• Falling sales of the original Switch indicate that Nintendo may not be able to keep its new console under wraps for much longer
• Images propagated online suggest the Switch 2 will be slightly larger than its predecessor, with magnetic Joy-Cons
• Analyst Serkan Toto predicts a potential announcement early in January
• It’s unlikely that CES 2025 could yield a bigger announcement than the Nintendo Switch 2