Speculation Mounts: A "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025?
Recent reports suggest Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, might not arrive until April 2025 or later. This timeline emerged from discussions with game developers, who reportedly anticipate a launch around April or May. The delay might be strategic, potentially avoiding a market clash with other major releases like the anticipated "GTA 6" slated for the Fall of 2025.
Adding to the buzz, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a potential Switch 2 announcement before August's end. This aligns with Nintendo's previously stated intention to unveil the successor before their fiscal year concludes in March 2025. However, all of this remains unconfirmed until an official statement from Nintendo. Nintendo has confirmed they will make an announcement regarding the Switch's successor within the current fiscal year.
Nintendo's Current Switch Performance: A Mixed Bag
Despite a recent dip in Nintendo Switch sales (-46.4% year-on-year in Q1 FY2025), the console continues to perform strongly. 2.1 million units were sold in the last quarter, and the company sold 15.7 million units in the fiscal year ending March 2024, exceeding initial projections. Furthermore, over 128 million active Nintendo Accounts used Switch software in the year leading up to June 2024, demonstrating continued engagement.
Nintendo remains committed to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch model, even with the Switch 2 on the horizon. Their forecast for FY2025 anticipates selling 13.5 million Switch units. This suggests a continued focus on the current console's lifecycle, even as anticipation builds for its successor.
