Is today the day for the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal? Industry insiders are confident, but fans are still waiting.
Update, January 16, 5:30 AM PT: Nintendo has officially announced the Switch 2 console, slated for release later this year.
Original story: The Nintendo Switch 2 has been the talk of the town for months, with fans eagerly awaiting its reveal. Promised to bring a huge leap in power and performance, this console has had leaks surfacing left and right, from rumored hardware specs to potential release dates.
Many insiders hinted that today, January 16, 2025, would be the big day for Nintendo to finally unveil their next-generation console. However, the silence from Nintendo has left fans scratching their heads.
Reports suggest the Switch 2 might launch as early as March 3, 2025, priced around $399.99/€399.99. With promises of cutting-edge specs like improved CPU/GPU performance, upgraded memory, and redesigned Joy-Cons, expectations couldn’t be higher.
But now fans are left asking: is the announcement really happening today?
Nintendo Switch 2 Official Announcement Happening Today?
Let’s break down what the industry insiders and journalists have been saying about this much-anticipated announcement.
Pyoro, a well-known leaker, simply said, “Believe,” via a GIF. Short but confident, this message encouraged fans to stay patient for the announcement.
Content Creator and leaker, tvPH, also stood firm, replying to speculation with a cryptic message about fulfilling promises: “We’ve kept our end of the bargain… Have faith.”
Andy Robinson of VGC hinted at the Switch 2 announcement happening later today, posted on X (Twitter): “There are some really unfortunate media embargoes today.”
Christopher Dring, former head of Gamesindustry.biz, gave a playful nod toward the reveal timing, connecting his lunch plans with a 1 PM UK time reveal. In his words: “I tend to go for 1 [PM for lunch].”
Finally, Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb also hinted at today’s announcement, implying that there are not any changes in plans. He said, “It’s not even Thursday.”
While these rumors sound exciting, nothing is official yet. If these insiders are correct, we could be just moments away from the announcement.
Previously leaked details have revealed that the console may feature redesigned Joy-Cons, a new “C” button, 12GB LPDDR5X memory, and more. Launch games could include up to 25 titles.
What do you think? will Nintendo finally pull back the curtain today? Let us your thoughts in the comments below!
