The rumors about the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement are stronger than ever. In recent months, speculation and leaks about the successor to the successful hybrid console have flooded the networks, keeping fans (and the industry itself) in suspense. Now, everything points to the Japanese company finally being able to officially reveal some details about this new hardware in a matter of days. According to several insiders with a good track record in predictions about the brand, such as the well-known leaker PH Brazil, the announcement of the new console could happen this week, specifically today, October 28, or tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29. To add more weight to the theory, other renowned informants, such as Pyoro, have suspiciously updated their social media using an image of "Alarm", Nintendo's new alarm clock, which many interpret as a subtle clue that 'it's time'.
Everything points to an imminent announcement
Although official details are still non-existent, the speculations are clear: The Nintendo Switch 2 could be announced in a matter of hours. This is partly because Nintendo will be holding a important meeting of investors on November 5th, and it's almost impossible for them to reach that date without having presented anything relevant. If they don't announce the console this week, investors could put strong pressure on the company to reveal its plans for the future of the Switch successor. Therefore, the moment seems perfect for Nintendo to make its big move.
In addition, the gaming community is eager to know more about what this console will bring, especially after several months of rumors pointing to the new Switch having full backwards compatibility with its predecessors and, possibly, notable improvements in performance, such as the use of technologies similar to ray tracing and greater processing capabilities to run more demanding games that allow for the generational leap that many are hoping for.
Details on the release and features
The Nintendo Switch 2 is not scheduled to launch until March 2025According to several industry sources, the console will hit stores later that month, so although the announcement is imminent, it will still take some time before we see the product available for purchase.
On the other hand, the console will not only have better graphical performance, but is also expected to include stylistic improvements and new features, although Nintendo could continue betting on the hybrid line that has differentiated it from other brands. Apparently, the successor to Switch could have more power thanks to the hardware, but it would not be a revolution in the way of playing, but a natural evolution of what is already known, with some additional surprises to improve the experience.
What games are coming to Switch 2?
Without a doubt, one of the key factors for the success of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be its catalog of games at launch. According to the most recent rumors, we could see a new Super Mario or Pokemon arrive alongside the console. Some reports also suggest that the console could offer improvements to already known titles from the Switch catalogue, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which would be presented with a higher resolution and better performance, something quite common in recent generations.
Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed that it will be working closely with its partners, suggesting that we could see some games from big franchises like Call of Duty coming to the console. In fact, Microsoft says that they have been negotiating to bring some of their major IPs, such as this successful shooter, to Nintendo's future console in full, which would significantly increase its international appeal, especially among hardcore gamers, who have been waiting for a game of this calibre on Nintendo's console for many years.
Price and launch models
Pricing has always been a topic of debate around Nintendo consoles, and the Switch 2 is no exception. From what we know so far, the US price could be around $400, a launch that is somewhat more expensive compared to the original console, which debuted in 2017 at $299. This increase is due to the inclusion of technological improvements that allow the company to better compete with new generation consoles, such as PS5 and Xbox Series, as well as the inflation that has affected electronic components in recent years.
In addition, some suggest that Nintendo could release more than one model of the console, meaning we would have at least two versions of the Nintendo Switch 2 on the market. It is still unclear whether these differences will be related only to internal storage or whether they would be more in-depth features, such as a more powerful version or higher-quality screens. Let's remember that the latest information with more weight assured that the new Nintendo Switch 2 would mount an LCD panel instead of an OLED screen as many would expect, so we will see if the company decides to prepare a more premium model with everything on a plate.