The upcoming Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is set to be a comprehensive showcase, lasting approximately 60 minutes. This extended duration hints at a packed agenda for what is one of the most eagerly awaited presentations in the gaming calendar.
Scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST, Nintendo plans to offer a "closer look" at the Switch 2. This follows the earlier brief reveal of the console, which showcased its form factor, a glimpse of what appears to be Mario Kart 9, and a teased 'mouse' mode for the new Joy-Con.
However, several questions remain unanswered, such as the function of the new Joy-Con 'C' button, the console's power capabilities, and the purpose of its new ports.The Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal the full launch lineup of games for the Switch 2, along with a release date, projected sometime between June and September 2025. There's also hope that Nintendo will announce the price of the Switch 2, which analysts estimate could be around $400.
Anticipation is building around the potential game offerings for the Switch 2. Rumors suggest a robust list of third-party titles, and in an interview with IGN, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis expressed interest in the console’s Joy-Con mouse mode. French company Nacon, known for games like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed readiness of Switch 2 games. Additionally, Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumored to be on the horizon for the console, and EA has indicated that Madden, FC, and The Sims could be well-suited for the Switch 2.
AnswerSee ResultsLast week's announcement of a new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems has sparked curiosity, particularly with regards to its implications for the Nintendo Switch 2.Additionally, Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 event featuring hands-on gameplay of Switch 2 games on April 3 and April 4 at 7am PT each day.
