Nintendo to Showcase Switch 2 in 60-Minute Direct

Nintendo has confirmed the upcoming Switch 2 Direct presentation will run approximately 60 minutes, indicating a substantial showcase filled with announcements for the highly anticipated console.

Key Details About the Switch 2 Direct

The broadcast is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at:

• 6:00 AM PDT
• 9:00 AM EDT
• 2:00 PM BST

This event will provide an in-depth look at the Switch 2 following Nintendo’s brief preview earlier in the year, which revealed the console's form factor, hinted at Mario Kart 9, and teased a possible ‘mouse’ mode for the new Joy-Con controllers.

Unanswered Questions

Several key details remain unknown, including:

• The function of the new Joy-Con ‘C’ button
• The console’s performance capabilities
• The purpose of its new ports

Fans are also hopeful for announcements regarding the Switch 2’s:

• Full launch lineup
• Official release window (expected between June and September 2025)
• Pricing—analysts speculate it may retail for $400

Expected Game Library

The Switch 2’s software lineup is taking shape with:

• A rumored list of third-party titles
• Civilization 7 developer Firaxis expressing interest in the Joy-Con mouse mode
• Publisher Nacon confirming Switch 2 games in development
• Speculation around Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Switch 2 release
• EA suggesting Madden, FC, and The Sims could come to the platform

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Additionally, Nintendo recently revealed a Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems, sparking speculation about its integration with Switch 2.

Follow-Up Hands-On Event

Nintendo will host a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentation on April 3 and April 4 at 7:00 AM PT each day, featuring live gameplay demonstrations.