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Next Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Date and Exact Release Time (Global Release Times)

Author: Ryan Mar 06,2025

Nintendo's Next Direct: Unveiling the Switch 2?

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

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Mark your calendars! Nintendo's next Direct presentation, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2, is scheduled for April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This eagerly awaited event follows an atypical schedule, pushing back the usual February timeframe by two months. Here's the global broadcast schedule:

Australia: 10:00 PM AWST (April 2nd)
New Zealand: 3:00 AM NZDT (April 3rd)
United States: 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET (April 2nd)
United Kingdom: 3:00 PM BST / 2:00 PM GMT (April 2nd)
Japan: 11:00 PM JST (April 2nd)
Singapore: 10:00 PM SGT (April 2nd)
Philippines: 10:00 PM PST (April 2nd)

Tune in live via Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. A recording will be available later on YouTube for those who miss the live stream.

While Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2's existence, specifics remain under wraps. Despite online speculation and leaks regarding specifications, official details are still pending. The Direct is expected to address key features such as graphics capabilities, battery life, controller design, and significant hardware upgrades. Pricing (rumored to be around $400) and the release date are also anticipated announcements, potentially including the opening of pre-orders.

Beyond hardware, the Direct will likely showcase launch titles. A new Mario Kart game is confirmed for a simultaneous release.

What We Know (So Far) About the Switch 2

For those impatient for April's Direct, here's a summary of confirmed and credible leaked information:

Nintendo aims to combat scalping and ensure sufficient console availability, reportedly delaying the launch to 2025. While a precise date is unannounced, a June release is rumored. Beyond the new Mario Kart, potential launch titles include a 3D Super Mario title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and possibly major third-party releases like Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin's Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch is confirmed, with Nintendo Switch Online support. However, some game incompatibility is possible. New features include Joy-Cons with magnets and Hall-effect sticks, and there are rumors of a mouse-like control mode. A larger console body and a reinforced U-shaped stand are also anticipated.

Don't miss the April Direct! Set a reminder to stay informed about the future of Nintendo gaming.

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