Recent whispers around the gaming watercooler suggest that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 may hit the shelves sooner than expected. While this news should be taken with a dash of skepticism, it comes from a pretty reliable source that has correctly leaked information before. It also jives well with earlier speculations about Nintendo’s mysterious new console.
For a long time, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been shrouded in secrecy. Nintendo had been tight-lipped until they finally acknowledged its development. We do know that it will be announced officially before March 2025, but the exact release date remains a puzzle. Despite the company’s silence, it seems leaks are an inevitable part of the gaming world, and the current buzz suggests we’re looking at an early 2025 release.
A notable account known for its Pokemon leaks, CentroLeaks, claims through a Weibo source that the Switch 2 is slated for March 2025, with a teaser set for January. However, there’s some controversy over the original source of this information. Some argue that the Weibo post came after similar claims were already stirring on Famiboards. Although the Weibo insider has been dependable in the past, the same can’t be said for the sources on Famiboards, casting some shadows of doubt over the legitimacy of these claims.
While it’s wise not to pin all hopes on a single rumor, many previous reports have also eyed March 2025 as a likely launch window for the Switch’s successor. Not every whisper aligns perfectly, but early 2025 seems to be the recurring theme. Given that we’re nearing the end of 2024, some skepticism has surfaced regarding this timeline. The original Switch made its debut in March, so repeating history would make strategic sense for Nintendo. However, unveiling a console merely one to three months prior to its release would be a rather bold approach. While Nintendo is known for occasionally dropping a game unannounced, launching a new console with negligible fanfare is quite another matter.
There’s a possibility that Nintendo might hurry the release due to concerns about potential tariffs under the Trump administration that could affect gaming products, including the Nintendo Switch 2. Although specifics remain unclear, these new tariffs might cause price hikes for imported goods. It’s uncertain if Nintendo will be impacted, but hastening the console’s launch might be a tactical move to sidestep these challenges.
