A purported Nintendo Switch 2 logo has surfaced online, potentially confirming the console's official name. Rumors and leaks surrounding Nintendo's next-generation console have been circulating since early 2024, when President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged its existence. A pre-March 2025 unveiling is anticipated, with a launch expected later this year.
The exact release date remains speculative, despite Furukawa's May 2024 announcement. While the name "Nintendo Switch 2" isn't officially confirmed, most leaks point towards it. Many believe the console will retain a similar design to the original Switch, making a direct sequel naming convention logical.
Comicbook.com reports a logo leak shared on Bluesky by Necro Felipe of Universo Nintendo. This logo closely resembles the original Switch logo, featuring stylized Joy-Cons above "Nintendo Switch," with the key difference being a "2" added next to the Joy-Cons. This seemingly confirms the widely used placeholder name, "Nintendo Switch 2," as the official title.
Is it Really the Switch 2?
The logo's authenticity remains unverified, and some question whether "Nintendo Switch 2" will be the final name. Nintendo's history includes consoles with significantly different names from their predecessors (e.g., Wii U). The Wii U's unconventional name is speculated to have negatively impacted its sales, potentially prompting a more straightforward approach for the Switch's successor.
Previous leaks appear to corroborate Felipe's logo and name, but gamers should remain cautious until official confirmation. Recent social media activity hints at a potentially imminent reveal of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
