Nintendo announced on Wednesday (2) the official launch date of Switch 2: the new console hits stores on June 5, 2025. The revelation took place during a special edition of Nintendo Direct, aimed exclusively to present the details of the device.
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With a renewed look and technical improvements, the successor of the popular Nintendo Switch bets on unpublished features and a strategy of gaming phase. The expectation is to maintain the pace of success of the previous model, which sold over 146 million units around the world.
The highlight of the new generation is three major news. The first is the inclusion of faster reading cartridges, optimizing game experience from loading to graphic performance.
Another innovation is the Mario Kart World , which debuts along with the console and promises to move the franchise fan community. The mystery, however, revolves around the C button , which starts to integrate the design of the device. The functionality has not yet been fully explained by Nintendo, but already generates speculation between players and developers.
Button C promises new functions and drives players connectivity
The C button, still wrapped in mystery, will be a key piece in the new switch experience. Nintendo Switch service subscribers voice chat feature , thus making communication between players more fluid during online matches.
Change represents an advance in relation to the current model, criticized by limitation on real -time interaction. The company's bet is in creating an even more engaged community, without depending on external applications for messaging.
During the presentation, the company also detailed the game launch strategy for Switch 2. The first bid of titles will be exclusive to Nintendo and will be available in the console's debut month. Between October and November, it will be the turn of developers of other companies to enter the catalog, with licensed games and designed adaptations for the new hardware.
Finally, the third phase is scheduled for December, with more titles from Nintendo and partnerships with independent studios. The phase division reinforces brand planning to maintain the pace of releases by the end of the year.
Switch 2 tries to repeat the predecessor's success with fan and new players appeal
Switch 2 launch represents an attempt by Nintendo to renew his audience without leaving the faithful base of players. The previous model, launched in 2017, was a milestone in the industry and added over 1.3 billion games sold , consolidating itself as one of the most popular consoles in history.
Now, the Japanese company intends to repeat the feat by offering a product that combines innovation, solid catalog and nostalgic appeal. The inclusion of established titles and modern features indicates an effort to balance tradition and technology.
Rumors about the new console circulated since Gamescom 2023 , when evidence of a launch intensified. The expectation grew even more after a quick preview released in January 2025, generating speculation about the debut date.
With the official announcement on Wednesday, Nintendo ends the suspense and begins the countdown to the arrival of the device to the shelves. Now the community is waiting for the practical tests and the reaction of the first buyers to Switch 2.
With the marked launch and delineated strategy, Nintendo reinforces its position as a reference in the game industry. Switch 2 not only carries the weight of its predecessor's legacy, but also marks a new stage in the brand's relationship with its users.
The company bets on a soft transition, combining exclusive releases, enhanced connectivity and superior technical performance to maintain its market space.
