Nintendo’s “Switch 2” was extensively anticipated to reach someday this 12 months, however a brand new rumor is placing that timeline into query. Now, the corporate is telling publishers that the next-gen console is slated for launch within the first quarter of 2025, in line with VGC, Eurogamer and different sources. That will line up with the discharge of the unique Swap, which was introduced in October 2016 however got here out in March 2017.
Publishers have been reportedly briefed just lately on the launch date change from late 2024 to early 2025. A number of sources stated they have been engaged on Swap 2 video games with releases deliberate for early 2025. One key title might be the long-delayed Metroid Prime 4, which continues to be on Nintendo’s launch schedule however has no particular date connected.
Earlier this month, Nintendo barely bumped its fiscal 2024 Swap gross sales forecast from 15 million to fifteen.5 million, in comparison with 18 million and 23 million in 2022 and 2021. Nintendo’s inventory slid immediately primarily based on the discharge delay rumors, in line with Reuters.
Not a lot is thought concerning the future system, together with the identify. Rumors recommend it’ll have backward compatibility with Swap, together with 4K capabilities and visible high quality just like that of the PS5 and Collection X. In any case, this 12 months is certain to be a busy one for the corporate — if the brand new console does launch in Q1 2025, it’s going to doubtless be introduced at a Nintendo Direct showcase later this 12 months.