November 25th 2024.
It seems like the rumourmill is back in full swing with a new round of speculations surrounding the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Although there is still a glimmer of hope that the new console may be revealed this year, it's not yet set in stone.
As many of you may have noticed, the previous rumours about a possible October or November announcement for the Switch 2 did not come to fruition. It's unclear if this means that all the sources were wrong or if Nintendo simply changed their plans. However, one thing is for sure, Nintendo did promise to unveil their new console before April of next year.
While they did not specify a release date, it has been assumed that the Switch 2 may hit shelves in either late spring/early summer or autumn of 2025. However, there is a slight concern that an autumn release may coincide with the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which could potentially divide mainstream attention in a way that Nintendo may not want.
So, it's safe to say that a reveal in January or February is now the most logical assumption, with a possible release sometime between March and May. Of course, with this information, anyone can claim to have an inside source and make predictions. This seems to be the case on social media at the moment, with a particularly peculiar post on the Famiboards forum written in code and focusing on rumours about remakes of Pokémon Black and White being a priority for the Switch 2 - which isn't too far-fetched.
Another supposed revelation suggests that the console, codenamed "Ounce", will be announced in January 2025 and released in March. Of course, there is no way to verify this information and it's possible that the source is just making it all up. However, it does seem to be one of the most plausible outcomes and is supported by another rumour from the past weekend.
But does this mean that March is now the most likely release date? Well, streamer Stephen Georg claims to have received a business email about an upcoming game that mentioned a release date of Q1 2025 for PC, Xbox One & Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and... Nintendo Switch! This seems to imply that the game will also be released on the Switch 2 and that it will be out by at least March.
It's not uncommon for third-party publishers to tease a new console before it's officially announced, as we've seen with Ubisoft's Watch Dogs and its subsequent release on multiple platforms. In fact, another publisher, Playtonic, has already hinted at supporting the Switch 2 with their upcoming game, Yooka-Replaylee.
But the big question is, do these publishers know the exact release date or announcement date for the Switch 2? It's highly likely that major publishers have this information, so the question now is, how far down does this knowledge go?
While January seems like a good guess for the reveal, there is still a small chance that Nintendo may announce the Switch 2 this year. However, if that were to happen, it would most likely be just a tease. Some speculate that this may happen at The Game Awards on December 13, but it's worth noting that Nintendo has never made such a big announcement at the event before.
But who knows, there may be a chance for a tease next month? If you're eager to share your thoughts or predictions, feel free to send us an email, leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, or sign up for our newsletter. And for those interested in submitting Inbox letters or Reader's Features, you can easily do so using our Submit Stuff page here.
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