Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, despite earlier speculation. Nintendo maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.
Next Year Could Bring a "Summer of Switch 2"
Developers Eyeing April/May 2025 Launch
Game developers, according to GamesIndustry.biz, expect the Switch 2 release no earlier than April 2025, possibly in May. This timeframe avoids a potential launch conflict with other major game releases, like the anticipated "GTA 6" in the Fall of 2025.
Journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe suggests a pre-August 2024 announcement from Nintendo, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's plan to announce the Switch 2 before the end of its current fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, official confirmation from Nintendo is still pending.
Nintendo's Switch Sales and Stock Performance
Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Decline
image via Google Finance Nintendo's recent financial report reveals a decline in Switch sales, down 46.4% year-on-year. Despite this, 2.1 million units were sold in Q1 FY2025, and total sales for FY2024 exceeded expectations at 15.7 million units.
Continued Switch Engagement
Nintendo emphasizes sustained engagement with the current Switch, boasting over 128 million annual active users. The company plans to maximize both hardware and software sales for the current Switch throughout FY2025, projecting 13.5 million unit sales. This demonstrates a continued commitment to the current console even with the impending Switch 2 release.
