"Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Set for April Release"

Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, putting an end to the swirl of rumors and leaks. The company has promised a comprehensive reveal of the 2025 launch during a highly anticipated Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2025.

A brief trailer released by Nintendo not only confirmed the new hardware but also teased a brand new Mario Kart game. The trailer concluded with the announcement of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, set to air on April 2, 2025.

"Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will air on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025," Nintendo stated on its website. "The broadcast time will be announced on this website and on our social media accounts at a later date."

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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While the initial announcement was light on specifics, it showcased stunning visuals of the new console and its redesigned Joy-Con controllers. As numerous leaks had hinted, the Switch 2 is a more robust and advanced version of its predecessor.

Following the full reveal in the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans to host a series of fan events globally. In North America, these events will take place in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27.

European fans can look forward to events in Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Additionally, events will be held in Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and in Hong Kong and Taipei at later dates.