Recent reports indicate a potential April 2025 launch for Nintendo's Switch 2, while Nintendo maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

A "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025?

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch

Industry whispers suggest the Switch 2's debut is unlikely before April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz's Chris Dring, citing developer conversations, reports that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many developers reportedly hope for an April or May release.

This projected timeframe might be a strategic move to avoid competing with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6," rumored for a Fall 2025 launch.

Adding fuel to the speculation fire, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement on the O X do Controle podcast, as reported by BGR. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before the end of their fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, official confirmation from Nintendo is still pending.

Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Trends

Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline

image via Google Finance Nintendo's recent Q1 FY2025 financial results revealed a year-on-year decline in Switch hardware and software sales (-46.4%). While only 2.1 million units were sold this quarter, the company sold 15.7 million units in FY2024, exceeding its forecast.

Sustained Engagement with the Current Switch

Nintendo emphasized that over 128 million accounts used Switch software between July 2023 and June 2024, demonstrating continued player engagement. Despite the decline, Nintendo remains committed to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch model, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025. This commitment underscores their strategy to maintain momentum until the Switch 2's arrival.