Although rumors regarding a successor console to the Nintendo Switchhave become more common as the Switch presumably nears the end of its lifespan, the latest potential leaks indicate that a prospective Switch 2 launch could be significantly later than fans might expect or want. Released in 2017, the Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, and a strong recovery from its less successful predecessor, the Wii U. As the Switch approaches the start of its eighth year as Nintendo's main console, however, expectations are growing for the rumored release of the company's next major gaming device.