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Nintendo Switch Next Direct Unveiled: Details and Timing

Feb 25,2025 Author: Sebastian

Nintendo's upcoming Direct presentation, focusing on the Switch 2, is scheduled for April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This article provides the details you need to catch this highly anticipated event.

When to Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Image via Nintendo

The event will air at the following times:

  • 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)

View the livestream on Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. A recording will be available later on YouTube.

While Nintendo has briefly confirmed the Switch 2's existence, specifics remain under wraps. Despite online speculation and leaks regarding specifications, official details are eagerly awaited. The Direct is expected to address the console's graphics, battery life, controller, upgrades, pricing, release date (rumored to be June 2025, though unconfirmed), and pre-order availability.

Launch Titles and Beyond

The Direct will likely showcase launch titles. A new Mario Kart game is confirmed. Other potential launch titles include a 3D Super Mario game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Backward compatibility with the Nintendo Switch is confirmed, along with Nintendo Switch Online support, although some game incompatibility is possible. The Joy-Cons are rumored to feature magnets and Hall-effect sticks, potentially offering a mouse-like mode. A larger console body and a sturdy U-shaped stand are also anticipated.

Don't miss the Nintendo Direct on April 2nd/3rd! Mark your calendars now.

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