This week marks a significant moment for gaming enthusiasts as Nintendo is set to unveil the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, finally putting to rest the swirling rumors and leaks we’ve all been buzzing about.
The scoop comes from a reputable source, Nate, who shared what he’s learned on the latest episode of the Nate the Hate Podcast. During the episode, Nate mentioned, “I can share with you, right now, that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in the coming week. I have been told that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed on Thursday 16 January.”
With only a few days to go until the episode airs, Nate disclosed some bits of what to expect from the reveal. Although he considers the details incomplete and somewhat puzzling, he suggests that everything might fall into place once the announcement is made.
The presentation is expected to be heavily focused on the console itself, with little emphasis on games. According to Nate, you might see a game running on the screen or maybe displayed on a TV, depending on how the showcase is arranged. But don’t hold your breath for a game-centric reveal. If you notice a lack of game footage, consider yourself forewarned.
Reflecting on previous reveals, Nate drew parallels to Nintendo’s October 2016 event, which also highlighted some games. Titles like “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” and “NBA 2K18” made appearances, even though they weren’t officially named at the time. However, he cautions that this upcoming reveal may step back from that level of detail and focus more on showing the system, its functionalities, the new Joy-Con, perhaps a peek at the logo, and maybe even some packaging.
Following this hardware unveiling, Nate noted that Nintendo plans to host a software showcase for the Switch 2 games later, either in late February or early March. This event would offer the platform for third-party and Nintendo games, ensuring fans get a glimpse of what’s to come. Despite skepticism about launching new hardware without any game footage, Nate believes some capacity for game demonstration will be included.
While the rumor mill continues to churn out various narratives, what we do know for certain is that Nintendo has committed to revealing their Switch successor by March 2025. The company has confirmed backward compatibility with the original system, solidifying expectations for 2025’s global release.
Stay tuned as excitement builds around Nintendo’s next move, and keep your eyes peeled for the official announcements in the coming days.
