Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, despite ongoing Switch sales. Nintendo remains focused on maximizing the current console's performance.
Next Year Could Bring a "Summer of Switch 2"
Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Release
Game developers, according to GamesIndustry.biz, anticipate a Switch 2 launch no earlier than April 2025, possibly in April or May. This timeframe avoids potential conflicts with other major game releases, like the speculated Fall 2025 launch of "GTA 6."
Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe suggests a pre-August 2024 announcement from Nintendo. While Nintendo confirms an announcement before March 31, 2025, official confirmation remains pending.
Nintendo's Current Switch Performance
Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline
image via Google Finance Nintendo's recent financial report shows a year-on-year decline in Switch sales, with 2.1 million units sold in Q1 FY2025. However, total Switch sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded 15.7 million units, surpassing projections. Active users also remain high, exceeding 128 million annually.
Nintendo maintains its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025. This strategy underscores their continued support for the existing console even as the Switch 2 approaches.
