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Switch 2 Officially Announced

by Chloe Mar 16,2025

Switch 2 Officially Announced

Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch 2 is officially on its way! This article dives into the details revealed in Nintendo's first look trailer.

Nintendo Switch 2: Games, Backwards Compatibility, Design, and More!

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: April 2, 2025

After months of speculation and leaks, Nintendo finally unveiled the Switch 2. A short teaser trailer, released January 16th, showcased a refined design while maintaining the hybrid functionality of its predecessor.

The teaser highlighted a larger screen, a wider, more stable kickstand, and redesigned Joy-Cons that magnetically attach to the console—a significant change from the original Switch's rails. An additional USB-C port on the console itself was also confirmed.

Crucially, Nintendo confirmed backward compatibility, stating that both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games will be playable. However, they cautioned that some titles may have limited or no support. Specific unsupported games will be detailed on the Nintendo website at a later date. Nintendo Switch Online functionality will also carry over.

Switch 2 Officially Announced

While no exclusive titles were officially announced, the teaser hinted at a new Mario Kart game (possibly Mario Kart 9), and reports suggest Gotham Knights may be coming to the Switch 2, though neither Nintendo nor Warner Bros. Games have confirmed this. Further details, including game announcements, will be revealed during a dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: April 2025

Switch 2 Officially Announced

For those eager to experience the Switch 2 firsthand, Nintendo is hosting "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" events in major cities worldwide.

Ticket registration opens January 17th, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PT / 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET, and closes January 26th, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. local time for each location. Selection is random, and a Nintendo Account is required.

Event Dates and Locations:

North America:

  • New York: April 4-6, 2025
  • Los Angeles: April 11-13, 2025
  • Dallas: April 25-27, 2025
  • Toronto: April 25-27, 2025

Europe:

  • Paris: April 4-6, 2025
  • London: April 11-13, 2025
  • Milan: April 25-27, 2025
  • Berlin: April 25-27, 2025
  • Madrid: May 9-11, 2025
  • Amsterdam: May 9-11, 2025

Oceania:

  • Melbourne: May 10-11, 2025

Asia:

  • Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26-27, 2025
  • Seoul: May 31-June 1, 2025
  • Hong Kong: To be announced
  • Taipei: To be announced

Switch 2 Officially Announced

With the official announcement and release date approaching, the wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost over. Stay tuned for more updates!

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