September 17th 2024.
What's happening behind the scenes at Nintendo? There have been rumors circulating about a new Switch 2 console being revealed soon and developers have been called in to talk to Nintendo this week. This may come as a surprise, as conventional logic would suggest that Nintendo would announce their new console early next year, not during the holiday season where it could negatively impact sales of the current Switch.
Despite the lack of concrete evidence, the rumors have been persistent for the last few weeks, with some even suggesting that an announcement could come in just a few weeks or even days. Today, there is talk of a new Nintendo Direct and rumors that Nintendo of America has been holding meetings with multiple developers.
Assuming that the Switch 2, as it's been nicknamed by fans, is only a year away from release, major publishers and developers must already have some knowledge of its design and potential release date. Even smaller companies must be in the know by now, or else it would take them years to produce anything for the new console without a headstart.
There is some evidence to support this, as Pathea Games, the developer of My Time At Portia, has referred to the sequel being released on "future Nintendo platforms yet to be announced." Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst also tweeted about his "awesome visit" to Nintendo of America, hinting at potential meetings with the company.
There is definitely something going on, but it's unclear if these meetings are just small developers being introduced to the console or a sign of its imminent reveal. In addition, insiders like Liam Robertson and trusted sources like Chris Dring and Andy Robinson are all pointing towards a Nintendo Direct happening this month. While this doesn't guarantee a Switch 2 reveal, it does suggest that something big is coming.
Adding to the mix are unverified rumors from a source on the Famiboard forum, claiming that the new console is called the Switch 2, production has already begun in China, and it has a slightly different design than the original model. While these are just rumors and should be taken with a grain of salt, the other information we have suggests that something is definitely happening behind the scenes at Nintendo.
The moment we've all been waiting for may finally be upon us. Whether it's a Nintendo Direct or a Switch 2 reveal, we can't be sure yet. But if it does happen in the next month or two, it won't be as shocking as it once would have been. So stay tuned and keep an eye out for any updates. And as always, feel free to share your thoughts and speculations with us through email, comments, Twitter, and our newsletter. We love hearing from our readers and welcome any Inbox letters or Reader's Features. You can easily submit them through our Submit Stuff page. And make sure to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive gaming content and early access to the latest releases. Your privacy is important to us, so we use reCAPTCHA and follow Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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