Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April/May launch. While Nintendo maintains its focus on the current Switch, the next-generation console's release timeline remains a topic of discussion.
A "Summer of Switch 2" Launch Window?
Developer Insights Point to April/May 2025 Release
Industry whispers place the Switch 2 launch no earlier than April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz podcast host Chris Dring, citing developer sources, stated that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many developers reportedly hope for an April or May release.
This projected timeframe might be a strategic move to avoid competing with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6" launch in Fall 2025.
Adding fuel to the speculation fire, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before the end of its current fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, official confirmation from Nintendo is still pending.
Nintendo's Current Switch Performance
Switch Sales Dip, Yet Remain Strong Year-on-Year
image via Google Finance Despite a recent dip in revenue, Nintendo's Switch sales remain robust. Q1 FY2025 results showed a year-on-year decline, with 2.1 million units sold. However, the console still exceeded its annual sales forecast for FY2024 (ending March 2024), selling 15.7 million units.
Sustained Engagement and Future Outlook
Nintendo reported over 128 million annual active users for the Switch family of systems (July 2023 - June 2024), demonstrating continued player engagement. The company reiterated its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch in FY2025, projecting 13.5 million unit sales. This suggests a continued focus on the current console even with the impending Switch 2 launch.
