The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation is confirmed to run for approximately 60 minutes – an extended duration that hints at significant announcements during this highly anticipated event.
The showcase begins April 2, 2025 at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST, where Nintendo promises a detailed examination of Switch 2 following its brief console teaser earlier this year.
Previous reveals showed the Switch 2 hardware design, potential footage of Mario Kart 9, and hinted at an interesting 'mouse' functionality for the revamped Joy-Con controllers.
Several key questions remain unanswered about Switch 2, including:
- The purpose of the mysterious new Joy-Con 'C' button
- The system's actual performance capabilities
- The functionality of its newly added ports
The Direct presentation will likely reveal Switch 2's launch game lineup and release window (anticipated between June-September 2025). Industry analysts project a $400 retail price point.
Early indications suggest a strong game portfolio:
- Numerous rumored third-party titles
- Civilization 7 developers expressing interest in the Joy-Con mouse functionality
- Nacon confirming multiple Switch 2 projects
- Hollow Knight: Silksong potentially launching on the platform
- EA considering Madden, FC, and The Sims adaptations
Meanwhile, Nintendo has scheduled supplementary Treehouse Live gameplay demonstrations showcasing Switch 2 titles on April 3-4 at 7am PT daily.
