Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April 2025 launch date. This contrasts with Nintendo's continued focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

A "Summer of Switch 2" Next Year?

Developers Eyeing April/May 2025 Launch

Industry whispers place the Switch 2's release no earlier than 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 hope for an April or May launch, avoiding a potential clash with other major releases.

One speculated reason for this timing is to avoid competing with anticipated Fall 2025 releases like "GTA 6." Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement. While Nintendo aims for a pre-March 31, 2025 announcement, official confirmation remains pending.

Nintendo's Stock and Switch Sales

Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline

image via Google Finance Nintendo's stock experienced a slight dip following a reported decline in Switch sales. Q1 FY2025 results showed a significant year-on-year decrease in consolidated sales for the Switch platform. Despite this, 2.1 million units were sold in Q1, and overall Switch sales for FY2024 exceeded expectations.

Nintendo emphasized sustained engagement with the current Switch, boasting over 128 million annual active users. The company remains committed to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million unit sales for FY2025, even with the Switch 2 on the horizon.