Nintendo finally announced that the Switch 2 is coming soon! Read on to learn more about what Nintendo teased in their first-look trailer.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games, Backwards Compatibility, Design, and More!
Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Slated for April 2, 2025
After months of speculations and rumors fueled by industry insider leaks, Nintendo has finally lifted the veil on its highly anticipated next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement took the form of a short teaser trailer, released this Thursday, January 16, which showcases a sleek console design that retains the familiar hybrid functionality of the original Switch.
In the aforementioned teaser, Nintendo showcased the Switch 2’s design, which retains the hybrid nature of its predecessor but introduces notable improvements. The console features a significantly larger display and a wider, more stable kickstand. The Joy-Cons have also undergone a significant redesign; they now connect magnetically to the console—a departure from the Switch’s rails. The trailer also confirmed the inclusion of an additional USB-C port on the console itself.
Backward compatibility seems to be a highlight of the Switch 2. Nintendo confirmed that players would be able to play "both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games" on the new console, with the caveat that some titles "may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2." As to what these games are, fans will simply have to practice patience, as "details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date."Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online functionality will carry over to the Switch 2, so players need not worry about their ongoing NSO subscriptions.
Nintendo has yet to officially announce any exclusive titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. While the teaser trailer hinted at a Mario Kart game, potentially Mario Kart 9—which could succeed the long-running Mario Kart 8—this remains unconfirmed. Similarly, reports earlier this month suggest Gotham Knights may be coming to the Switch 2, but neither Warner Bros. Games nor Nintendo has made an official announcement. Fortunately, Nintendo has confirmed that more details, including potentially information on these titles and others, will be shared during a Switch-2-dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Starts April 2025
For those eager to get their hands on the new console, Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events. These hands-on events are scheduled to take place in multiple major cities worldwide, so fans can get the chance to experience the console before its official release.
According to Nintendo’s press release, ticket registrations for the said event will begin on January 17, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. PT / 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET until January 26, 2025 at 11:59 P.M. local time "for each Event location." Selection will be determined randomly, and registrants will be notified of the results shortly thereafter, so participants better count their luck! However, do keep in mind that a Nintendo Account is necessary to participate in a Nintendo Switch 2 Experience event.
The said event will take place in the following cities on the dates listed below:
North America:
⚫︎ New York, April 4-6, 2025
⚫︎ Los Angeles, April 11-13, 2025
⚫︎ Dallas, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Toronto, April 25-27, 2025
Europe:
⚫︎ Paris, April 4-6, 2025
⚫︎ London, April 11-13, 2025
⚫︎ Milan, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Berlin, April 25-27, 2025
⚫︎ Madrid, May 9-11, 2025
⚫︎ Amsterdam, May 9-11, 2025
Oceania:
⚫︎ Melbourne, May 10-11, 2025
Asia:
⚫︎ Tokyo (Makuhari), April 26-27, 2025
⚫︎ Seoul, May 31-June 1, 2025
⚫︎ Hong Kong, To be announced
⚫︎ Taipei, To be announced
Rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating for the past few years. Now that its actual release is drawing near, fans only have a few more months to wait for official details. For more on the Nintendo Switch 2 and the rumors circulating about it, you can check out our article below!
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Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer
Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement on Nintendo’s Official Website
The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Event
