Get ready for an extended showcase – Nintendo has officially confirmed their upcoming Switch 2 Direct will run for a full hour. That makes it one of the longest Direct presentations we've seen, hinting at plenty of exciting reveals for the highly anticipated next-generation console.
Mark Your Calendars
The special presentation kicks off on April 2, 2025 at:
- 6:00 AM Pacific Time
- 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- 2:00 PM UK Time
What We Know So Far
The initial reveal gave us a sneak peek at:
- The Switch 2's familiar yet refined form factor
- What appears to be footage from Mario Kart 9
- An intriguing 'mouse mode' for the redesigned Joy-Cons
Burning Questions
The Direct will hopefully address key mysteries surrounding:
- The purpose of the mysterious new 'C' button on Joy-Cons
- The console's actual hardware power
- The function of those newly spotted ports
- Pricing details (current estimates hover around $400)
- Launch titles and exact release window (expected Summer/Fall 2025)
Rumors & Predictions
The gaming community is buzzing with speculation:
- Numerous third-party titles rumored for launch
- Firaxis (Civilization 7) showed interest in the Joy-Con mouse feature
- Nacon confirms multiple Switch 2 projects ready
- Hollow Knight: Silksong potentially appearing as a launch title
- EA considering bringing Madden, FC, and The Sims to the new system
Bonus Content Coming
Nintendo will follow the Direct with special Treehouse Live segments on April 3-4, offering extended hands-on gameplay demonstrations of Switch 2 titles starting at 7 AM PT daily.
Don't forget to check out the mysterious fine print about the new Virtual Game Cards system that may hint at additional Switch 2 functionality.
