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

Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, while Nintendo maintains its focus on the current Switch model's sales as it nears the end of its lifespan.

Next Year Could Bring a "Summer of Switch 2"

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch

According to GamesIndustry.biz, citing developer sources, the Switch 2's release is unlikely before April 2025. Developers have reportedly been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many hope for an April or May launch, aiming for an early, not late, release next year.

This timing might be a strategic move to avoid competing with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6," rumored for a Fall 2025 release.

Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, on the O X do Controle podcast, suggests a pre-August announcement from Nintendo, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before the end of its current fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, these remain unconfirmed due to Nintendo's official silence. Nintendo has confirmed an announcement within the current fiscal year.

Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Soften

Despite Decline, Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Year-on-Year

image via Google Finance Nintendo's recent Q1 FY2025 financial results showed a decline in Switch hardware and software sales, with a -46.4% drop in consolidated sales for the platform. 2.1 million Switch units were sold during the quarter. However, the company sold 15.7 million units for the year ending March 2024, exceeding its forecast of 13.5 million.

Continued Switch Engagement

Nintendo reported over 128 million annual active users for the Switch family of systems between July 2023 and June 2024, demonstrating sustained player engagement despite the console being near the end of its life cycle. This figure represents Nintendo Accounts that used Switch software at least once during that period.

In its financial report, Nintendo reaffirmed its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, forecasting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025, even with the impending Switch 2 release.