Nintendo Switch 2: Summer Launch Rumors Ignite

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 April/May 2025 Launch Window

Industry whispers suggest the Switch 2 won't arrive before April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz, citing developer sources, 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 potential launch timeframe might aim to avoid competition with other major releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6," rumored for a Fall 2025 release. Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the successor before the end of its fiscal year (March 31, 2025). However, these remain unconfirmed until official word from Nintendo.

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 2.1 million units were sold in Q1, the company sold 15.7 million units in FY2024, exceeding its forecast.

Sustained Engagement with the Current Switch

Despite the decline, Nintendo emphasizes sustained engagement, with over 128 million annual active users between July 2023 and June 2024. The company reiterates its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch in FY2025, projecting 13.5 million unit sales. This continued focus on the current Switch suggests a strategic approach to managing the transition to its successor.