Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated launch no earlier than April 2025. Nintendo maintains its focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model as it nears the end of its life cycle.
Next Year Could Be the "Summer of Switch 2"
Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch
Industry whispers place the Switch 2's release date after April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz podcast host Chris Dring, citing developer sources, stated that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many developers reportedly hope for an April or May 2025 launch.
This later release window might be a strategic move to avoid competing with other major game releases, such as the anticipated "GTA 6," speculated for a Fall 2025 release.
Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted on the O X do Controle podcast that Nintendo could announce the Switch 2 before August 2024. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the Switch 2 before their fiscal year ends in March 2025. However, these remain unconfirmed until official word from Nintendo.
Nintendo Stock and Switch Sales Trend Downward
Current Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline
image via Google Finance Nintendo's recent financial report revealed a dip in Switch sales and company stock. Q1 FY2025 showed a significant year-on-year decline in Switch hardware and software sales. Despite this, 2.1 million Switch units were sold in Q1, and overall Switch sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded 15.7 million units, surpassing initial projections.
Continued Switch Engagement
Nintendo emphasized the continued engagement with the current Switch, noting over 128 million annual active users between July 2023 and June 2024. The company reiterated its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch throughout FY2025, projecting 13.5 million units sold.
