Nintendo has officially lifted the curtain on its highly anticipated Switch 2 console through a two-minute reveal video. The announcement confirms months of industry speculation and rumors, particularly those fueled by third-party accessory marketing leaks throughout the past year.
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Switch 2 maintains the hybrid design philosophy that made the original Switch a global success. The new console will continue to function as both a home gaming system and a portable handheld device, now powered by enhanced hardware specifications which have yet to be revealed.
The timing of the announcement aligns with Nintendo’s previous statements that information about the Switch successor would be revealed before the end of their current fiscal year, which concludes on March 31 but it remained quiet on any other details regarding the console. While specific technical details regarding the Switch 2 remain under wraps, Nintendo has indicated that the system will offer significant improvements over the current Switch model.
Additionally, to build anticipation for the new console, Nintendo has announced a global hands-on experience tour spanning multiple continents. The tour kicks off simultaneously in New York and Paris on April 4, 2025, before making its way through major cities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.
North America:
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New York, April 4-6, 2025
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Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
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Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
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Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
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Paris, April 4-6, 2025
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London, April 11-13, 2025
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Milan, April 25-27, 2025
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Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
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Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
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Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:
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Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
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Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
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Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
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Hong Kong, To be announced
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Taipei, To be announced
While gamers await the Switch 2’s 2025 release, the original Switch continues to receive notable releases. Moreover, the console’s upcoming lineup includes Donkey Kong Country Returns (January 16), Civilization 7 (February), Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A, ensuring the platform remains active throughout its transition period.