December 6th 2024.
It seems like we'll have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated Switch 2. There have been more rumors swirling around about Nintendo's upcoming console, with an insider claiming that another Kirby game will be making its way to the Switch next year. As we eagerly await the successor to the popular Switch, there's still much speculation about when it will actually be released.
In the past, the original Switch was announced in October 2016 and launched in March the following year. However, with the missed opportunity to replicate that schedule, many are now speculating that the release of Nintendo's next console won't be until the second half of 2025. Despite this, several new rumors are suggesting that the Switch 2 may be pushed out earlier, possibly during the summer of next year – a somewhat unusual timing for a game console launch.
The topic of a summer release was recently discussed on the Nate The Hate podcast, where the host mentioned hearing about a similar timeframe from industry sources. "What I can say on this topic is that there has been a lot of chatter within the industry about the release window of the Switch 2," Nate shared. "And according to this chatter, the release window is late May to June." While he acknowledges that this is not confirmed, he claims that it is the expected timeframe for industry partners and companies.
Adding to this report, Nate also claims that there will be an event for the Switch 2 in May next year. Although he doesn't have any specific details about the event, he speculates that it will be similar to the press event for the original Switch, which took place in January 2017 – just two months before the console was launched. "One piece of information I do have, that these reports do not, is that I've heard Nintendo is planning to host an event in May focused on the Switch 2," he added.
While this timeline doesn't completely align with the previous two-month gap between the Switch media event and its launch in March, it's still possible that Nintendo could have a shorter timeframe between these milestones for its next console. It's an exciting time for fans of Nintendo, as they eagerly await any news about the highly anticipated Switch 2.
However, the bigger question remains – why launch a console during the summer, which is typically the slowest period for video game sales and not a time when most people are thinking about buying new hardware? There could be various reasons, but with the release of GTA 6 in the fall, it's likely that all attention will be on that and any other video game releases may struggle to make an impact.
Aside from Switch 2 news, Nate also mentioned that another Kirby game, Kirby: Planet Robobot, will be making its way to the Switch in 2025. This platformer was originally released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2016, and it's not uncommon for Nintendo to release Kirby games towards the end of a console's lifecycle. So, it's definitely a possibility.
While Nintendo has yet to confirm anything about the Switch 2, except for its backwards compatibility, earlier leaks this week seemed to show new Joy-Con controllers with a back pedal. It's all just speculation at this point, but it's certainly exciting to think about the potential upgrades and features that the Switch 2 may bring.
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