Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will run for approximately 60 minutes.

This extended duration for a Nintendo Direct indicates a packed presentation, with Nintendo set to cover extensive details in this highly anticipated event.

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, 2025, starting at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. Nintendo plans to offer a “detailed overview” of the Switch 2, building on its brief console reveal earlier this year.

That initial teaser showcased the Switch 2’s design, hinted at Mario Kart 9, and suggested a new ‘mouse’ mode for the updated Joy-Con.

Many questions about the Switch 2 remain, such as the function of the new Joy-Con ‘C’ button, the console’s performance capabilities, and the purpose of its new ports.

The Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal the full Switch 2 launch game lineup and a release window, anticipated between June and September 2025. Fans are also hoping for confirmation of the Switch 2’s price, with analysts estimating a $400 price point.

Anticipation is building for the Switch 2’s game offerings. A wide range of rumored third-party titles is expected, and in an IGN interview, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis described the Switch 2’s apparent Joy-Con mouse mode as “highly compelling”. French publisher Nacon, known for Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, confirmed it has Switch 2 titles in development. The much-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumored to launch on Switch 2, and EA noted that Madden, FC, and The Sims would align well with the console.

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Last week’s Nintendo Direct introduced a new Virtual Game Cards feature for cross-system game sharing, sparking further questions about the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly due to a fine print note on Nintendo’s official website.

Nintendo also confirmed a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 event, featuring hands-on gameplay of Switch 2 titles, set for April 3 and April 4 at 7am PT each day.