Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know so far

Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 (or Switch Pro) have been circulating for years. Whispers of the next-gen Nintendo console first started when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was initially teased in 2019, gained steam when the Switch OLED launched in 2021, and are increasing now that the standard Switch has been out for six years.

There’s no doubt that the Nintendo Switch is a fantastic console — it has a unique and impressive game library (with more upcoming games slated for this year), the number of features included with Nintendo Switch Online is constantly improving, and it’s stillour favorite portable console — but it isn’t without its flaws. There’s enough room for improvement to warrant an entirely new console in the near future. Nintendo recently announced that we wouldn’t see a Switch upgrade in the next fiscal year, meaning the absolute earliest we get a look at a new Nintendo console would be in late 2024.

Looking at the Switch’s lifespan and the current gaming landscape, here’s what we think the Nintendo Switch 2 needs to bring to the table to be a worthwhile upgrade and compete with other platforms.

Switch 2 release date speculation

After years of rumors, Nintendo has finally confirmed the existence of its Switch successor and that we’ll learn more about it before the end of the company’s fiscal year in March 2025.

It’s unclear if the new console will launch soon after in spring 2025 or if it will simply be unveiled and released later. The latest leak from the GamesIndustry.Biz Podcast suggests that developers are being told the system will not be released this fiscal year. If true, that means the Switch 2 will not come out before April 2025.

Switch 2 rumors and news

Aside from the release date, a few other credible rumors about this new system are floating around. Take everything here with a grain of salt, of course, because Nintendo has yet to acknowledge that a new console is in the works. These may also contradict the features we want, but