Highlights
- Nintendo is hosting a 60-minute Nintendo Switch 2 Direct today, April 2, 2025, at 6 am PT/9 am ET/6:30 pm IST, streaming live on YouTube and other Nintendo channels.
- The presentation will provide detailed information on Switch 2’s hardware, launch games, pre-order dates, and the official release date.
- Following the Direct, Nintendo’s Treehouse: Live sessions on April 3 and 4 will offer extensive gameplay footage of upcoming Switch 2 titles.
Prolonged anticipation has been growing over the past few months, with recent teasers heightening the level of discussion.
The highly anticipated major milestone for gamers is now at hand as Nintendo readies the launch of the Switch 2 Direct, set to be unveiled in an exclusive Nintendo Direct presentation.
The initial preview in January, which highlighted the contemporary design and the new Joy-Con controllers and hinted at a potential future Mario Kart release, had us all excitedly looking forward to further information. Today, we have the opportunity to acquire those answers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Unveils New Console Details and Upcoming Titles
6:00 am PT/9:00 am ET/6:30 pm IST. The event will be broadcast live in Eastern Time on YouTube and through multiple Nintendo channels.
Nintendo will provide an in-depth overview of the Switch 2, encompassing hardware specifics, the initial collection of games, pre-order information, and, notably, the official launch date.
Speculation persists that a potential release date is set for June, with reports from some retailers indicating that pre-orders may start as soon as April 9. We must postpone our action until Nintendo delivers an official announcement during the Direct presentation.
The excitement is only just beginning to intensify. Nintendo has revealed plans to host live Treehouse presentations on April 3 and 4, featuring in-depth gameplay footage from upcoming titles for the Switch 2 console.
The sessions are scheduled to last four hours on April 3 and three hours on April 4, allowing for a thorough evaluation of the games that will be available for the new console.
Concerns about being able to access titles on the Direct may be eased, with hopes that we will get a better look at the featured titles, potentially gaining insight into games that will be compatible with both the original Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 model, including the new Metroid, #4.
Anticipation is growing for key launch games and a previously disclosed release schedule as we prepare to watch the Direct. This development marks a pivotal moment for Nintendo and the gaming sector, and it will be intriguing to witness the plans they have in store.
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