Switch 2 Rumor Claims to Reveal New Console's Reveal and Release Months

Key Takeaways

Rumors suggest Nintendo Switch 2 may be released in early 2025.
Various leaks point to a March 2025 arrival for Nintendo Switch 2.

A new rumor indicates that gamers could have their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 in a matter of months. While the rumor should be taken with a grain of salt, it comes from a source that’s been accurate in the past, and it seems to be in alignment with some prior Nintendo Switch 2 claims.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been largely kept a mystery. Nintendo had nothing to say about it for a long time, and while the company has since confirmed the development of the Nintendo Switch 2, and that it will be officially announced sometime before March 2025, it’s made no announcements regarding an official release date. However, leaks in the gaming industry seem to be inevitable, and the rumors continue to point to early 2025.

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According to CentroLeaks, an account specializing in Pokemon leaks and rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be arriving in March 2025, with a full reveal coming in January. While Centro indicates that the leak is from a previously-accurate Chinese insider posting on Weibo, there seems to be some debate as to which source posted the claim first. One commenter pointed out that the Weibo source seemed to be posted after two posts making the same claim on Famiboards first. While the Chinese insider has been accurate in the past, the same can’t necessarily be said of the sources of the posts on Famiboards. This has created some doubt as to whether this rumor can be fully believed.

Digging into the Nintendo Switch 2 Release

While the current rumor should be taken with a grain of salt, prior rumors have also alleged that a March 2025 release is in the cards for the Nintendo Switch. While not all of them are in agreement, early 2025 seems to be a common claim. However, with the end of 2024 rapidly approaching, some have expressed doubt about the date. The original Nintendo Switch was released in March, so repeating that might work out for Nintendo. However, not even revealing a console until just one to three months before its release would be a shocking move. Nintendo sometimes shadow-drops games, but launching a console without much fanfare seems more unlikely.

However, it is possible that Nintendo is rushing the release of the system, especially with current concerns that upcoming Trump tariffs could impact gaming and the Nintendo Switch 2. While the full details won’t be known until they’re officially shared, the new tariffs could potentially lead to increased prices on goods produced outside the US. It isn’t known if any Nintendo products will be affected, but trying to launch a new console sooner than later could be a wise decision.