Recent leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 have stirred significant unrest within Nintendo of America, according to two former staff members, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. These leaks, which include alleged reveal dates, upcoming games, and even mockups of the device, have disrupted the company's internal operations and potentially diminished the excitement of the official announcement for fans. Images of the Switch 2's motherboard and Joy-Con have also surfaced online, intensifying speculation despite Nintendo labeling these as "unofficial."
In a video on their YouTube channel, Ellis and Yang, who both served over a decade at Nintendo and managed numerous leaks, expressed their belief that the company is extremely frustrated with the situation. Yang humorously mentioned the "hot exclamation mark emails" that signify the severity of the company's reaction, indicating a high level of internal stress and chaos as staff juggle leak investigations alongside their regular duties.
Ellis praised Nintendo's investigative team, confident that they would uncover the source of the leaks. Both former employees dismissed the notion that Nintendo might be orchestrating these leaks intentionally, emphasizing the company's value of surprise and the extensive training staff receive on this topic. They stressed that these leaks are severely disrupting Nintendo's efforts to successfully announce and launch the new console, a task already challenging given it's been eight years since the original Switch's release in March 2017.
As a result of these leaks, Nintendo may need to reassess its product security measures. The leaks have not only affected internal morale but also the anticipation surrounding the official reveal, which is expected in the first quarter of this year. Nintendo has confirmed that the yet-to-be-announced Switch 2 will be backward-compatible with original Switch games and will feature Nintendo Switch Online. However, the console is not expected to launch during Nintendo's current financial year, meaning it will arrive no earlier than April 2025.
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