Nintendo fans eagerly awaiting the release of the next console may have to wait a little longer than expected. Recent reports suggest that the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 has been pushed back to 2025, contrary to earlier rumors and leaks that indicated a second half of 2024 release.
The news comes from multiple sources, including journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Libbe, who claims to have received the information from five different sources. Eurogamer also reports hearing similar whispers of an early 2025 launch. Additionally, VGC has received confirmation from sources that Nintendo has informed publishers about the Q1 2025 release date.
According to insiders, third-party companies were recently informed of an internal delay by Nintendo, which resulted in the shift from the previously planned late 2024 release. The reason behind this delay is said to be the lack of strong first-party titles ready for late 2024.
The anticipation for a successor to the highly successful Nintendo Switch has been building up in the industry for years. Since its release on March 3, 2017, the Switch has reached the average lifespan of a game console. While leaks and industry analysts have provided some insights into what the next console might offer, there has been no official confirmation of its existence.
Although Nintendo fans may be disappointed by the delay, it does indicate that Nintendo will follow a similar release schedule to that of the Switch. The Switch was launched early in the year, and it seems that Nintendo intends to give it a respectable end in 2024 with upcoming titles like Princess Peach: Showtime!, set to be released on March 22.
While we eagerly await further updates from Nintendo regarding their next console, it is clear that they are taking their time to ensure a strong lineup of first-party titles and an impressive successor to the beloved Switch. The delay may be disappointing, but it also means that when the Nintendo Switch 2 finally arrives in 2025, fans can expect an exciting and polished gaming experience.