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

Author : Jacob Mar 18,2025

Nintendo has announced the next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2. This article provides all the details you need to watch this pivotal event.

When Is the Next Nintendo Direct for Switch 2?

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Image via Nintendo

Mark your calendars! The next Nintendo Direct showcasing the Switch 2 will air on April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). While Nintendo typically holds Directs in February, this one's a little later, building anticipation for the Switch 2 reveal. Here's the global 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 on Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. If you miss the livestream, the recording will be available later on YouTube.

While Nintendo has teased the Switch 2 with a short video, official details remain scarce. Numerous online leaks exist, but it’s best to await the official announcement for confirmed specs.

The Direct is expected to cover key aspects like graphics, battery life, controller design, and other upgrades. Crucially, we anticipate information on pricing (rumored to be around $400), release date, and the possibility of pre-orders opening after the presentation.

Beyond the hardware, the Direct should detail launch titles. A new *Mario Kart* game is confirmed for a simultaneous release with the Switch 2.

Everything We Know About Switch 2

Can't wait for April's Direct? Here's a summary of reliable leaks and official news to tide you over:

Nintendo has pledged to combat scalpers and ensure sufficient console availability. The delay of the Switch 2 release to 2025 aims to achieve this. While the exact date is unconfirmed, a 2025 launch is expected, with some leaks suggesting June.

Alongside the new *Mario Kart*, potential launch titles include a 3D *Super Mario* game, *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*, and *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*. Third-party titles like *Final Fantasy 7 Remake* and *Rebirth*, *Assassin's Creed Mirage* and *Shadows*, and *Red Dead Redemption 2* are also speculated.

Backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch is confirmed, along with Nintendo Switch Online availability on the new console. However, some game incompatibility is anticipated.

New features rumored for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons include magnets and Hall-effect sticks, with speculation of a mouse-like mode. A larger console body and a sturdy U-shaped stand are also expected.

That's your comprehensive overview of the upcoming Nintendo Direct for Switch 2. Don't forget to set a reminder!

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