Recent reports suggest Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, might not launch before April 2025, despite considerable anticipation. Nintendo, meanwhile, maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model as it nears the end of its lifecycle.

Next Year Could Be the "Summer of Switch 2"

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch

Information gleaned from a GamesIndustry.biz podcast discussion indicates that a pre-April 2025 Switch 2 release is unlikely. GamesIndustry.biz head Chris Dring, citing conversations with developers, stated that developers have been advised to expect a launch no earlier than April or May 2025. This timing, according to Dring, aims to avoid a launch conflict with other major game releases.

One potential conflict is Rockstar Games' highly anticipated "GTA 6," speculated for a Fall 2025 release.

Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, on the O X do Controle podcast, hinted at a possible Switch 2 announcement before August's end. BGR news outlet reported on this, aligning 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 remains pending.

Nintendo's Stock and Switch Sales Take a Dip

Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Decline

image via Google Finance Recent financial reports show a dip in Nintendo's share price and a decline in Switch sales. Q1 FY2025 results reveal a significant year-on-year sales decrease for the Switch platform. Despite this, 2.1 million Switch units were sold during the quarter, and overall Switch sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded 15.7 million units, surpassing initial forecasts.

Continued Engagement with the Current Switch

Nintendo emphasized that over 128 million users engaged with Nintendo Switch software during the year ending June 2024. This highlights continued interest in the current console, even as its successor approaches. Nintendo reiterated its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch in its latest financial report, forecasting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025.