Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 after months of speculation and leaks, but fans will have to wait until April 2025 for a comprehensive overview of the console's launch. A brief trailer showcased the new hardware and teased a new Mario Kart game, culminating in the announcement of a special Nintendo Direct scheduled 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," the company 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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While the initial announcement was sparse on specifics, it did provide a glimpse into the enhanced visuals and the newly designed Joy-Con controllers of the Nintendo Switch 2. As anticipated by numerous leaks, the Switch 2 appears to be a larger, more advanced version of its predecessor.

Following the full reveal at the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans to host various fan events worldwide. In North America, these include 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. In Europe, fans can attend events in 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. Additional events are scheduled for Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and later dates in Hong Kong and Taipei.