Switch 2 Rumors Suggest a \"Summer of Switch 2\" Next Year

Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, despite developer hopes for an earlier April/May release. Nintendo maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

A "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025?

Developer Insights Point to April/May 2025 Launch

Industry sources suggest the Switch 2's launch won't occur before April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz reported that developers have been advised to not anticipate a release within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many developers reportedly hope for an April or May launch, aiming for an early, rather than late, release next year.

This projected timeframe might be a strategic move to avoid competing with other major game releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6," slated for a Fall 2025 release. Journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe further speculates a pre-August 2024 announcement from Nintendo, 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, these are unconfirmed reports, pending official confirmation from Nintendo.

Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Trends

Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline

image via Google Finance Nintendo's stock experienced a slight dip following a report of declining Switch sales. Q1 FY2025 results showed a significant year-on-year sales decrease (-46.4%). Despite this, 2.1 million units were sold in Q1, and overall Switch sales for FY2024 exceeded expectations at 15.7 million units.

Nintendo emphasizes the continued engagement of its vast user base (over 128 million annual active users between July 2023 and June 2024). The company remains committed to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch model, projecting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025, even with the upcoming Switch 2 launch.