Nintendo has officially announced the long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, set for April 2, 2025. After months of speculation, this presentation will give fans their first official look at Nintendo’s next-generation console. With over 60 minutes of content confirmed, this will be one of the longest and most important Directs in Nintendo’s history.
When is the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct? (Confirmed Schedule)
Nintendo will air the Direct worldwide on the following schedule:
- Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 AM
- British Summer Time (BST): 2:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 3:00 PM
- India Standard Time (IST): 6:30 PM
The Direct is officially confirmed to run for more than 60 minutes, focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware reveal, launch lineup, and first-party games.
Where to Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Nintendo will stream the presentation on multiple platforms:
What to Expect from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
While Nintendo has not disclosed every detail, here is what is widely expected from the event:
Full Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement
- Official name, design, and hardware specifications
- Revised Joy-Con controllers
- Details on improved performance, display, and graphics
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Pricing
- An official release window is expected to be Holiday 2025
- Pricing, models, and pre-order information could be revealed
Nintendo Switch 2 Games
- First-party games like a new Mario Kart, a The Legend of Zelda project, and possible surprises like the Final Fantasy IX Remake
- Backward compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch titles is rumored but highly anticipated
- Third-party announcements could include ports of major titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring, and others
Nintendo Treehouse: Live – Confirmed Gameplay Showcase
Nintendo has also confirmed a follow-up event:
- Treehouse: Live will run on April 3 and April 4
- The first session will be around 4 hours, and the second session around 3 hours
- Live gameplay of Nintendo Switch 2 titles will be featured, giving fans a deeper look at the console’s capabilities and launch lineup.
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