Nintendo has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, following a series of leaks. The company has announced that a comprehensive breakdown of the 2025 launch will be presented in an upcoming Nintendo Direct scheduled for April. A brief trailer not only confirmed the new hardware but also teased a new Mario Kart game, culminating in the announcement of the Nintendo Direct date set for April 2, 2025.
"Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will air on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025," Nintendo stated on its website. "The broadcast time will be announced on this website and on our social media accounts at a later date."
Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look
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The reveal, though light on details, showcased the stunning visuals of the new console and its redesigned Joy-Con controllers. As various leaks had suggested, the Switch 2 is a larger and higher-spec version of its predecessor.
Following the full reveal in the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo will host a series of fan events around the world. In North America, fans can attend events in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27. European locations include Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Additionally, events will be held in Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and later in Hong Kong and Taipei.
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