Switch 2 Rumors Suggest a \"Summer of Switch 2\" Next Year

Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April/May launch. Nintendo maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

A "Summer of Switch 2" – A 2025 Possibility?

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch

Industry whispers place the Switch 2 launch no earlier than April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz podcast host Chris Dring, citing developer sources, stated that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). The hoped-for timeframe is April or May 2025.

This projected launch window might be strategically timed to avoid competition with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6" launch in Fall 2025. Journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe further fueled speculation, suggesting a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement. While Nintendo has confirmed an announcement before March 31, 2025, official details remain scarce.

Nintendo's Current Switch Performance

Switch Sales Dip, but Remain Strong Year-on-Year

image via Google Finance Despite a recent dip in revenue, Nintendo's Switch sales remain robust. Q1 FY2025 saw a year-on-year decline, but full-year sales for FY2024 exceeded expectations. The company continues to emphasize maximizing sales of the current Switch model, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025. Active Nintendo Switch users also remain high, exceeding 128 million annually. This sustained engagement indicates strong continued interest in the current console despite the upcoming Switch 2.