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 console's sales in its final years.

Next Year Could Bring a "Summer of Switch 2"

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch Window

According to GamesIndustry.biz, citing developer discussions, 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, rather than late, release next year.

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

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

Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Trends

Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline

image via Google Finance Following a report of declining Switch revenue, Nintendo's stock experienced a 2.3% dip in Tokyo. Q1 FY2025 results revealed a significant year-on-year sales decrease (-46.4%) for the Switch, with 2.1 million units sold during the quarter. However, the overall sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded expectations at 15.7 million units, surpassing the 13.5 million unit forecast.

Sustained Engagement with the Current Switch

Despite the decline, Nintendo highlighted over 128 million annual active users for the Switch family of systems (July 2023 - June 2024), demonstrating continued player engagement. This metric represents Nintendo Accounts actively using Switch software during that period.

Nintendo reaffirmed its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025, even with the upcoming Switch 2.