The announcement of theNintendo Switch’s successor is drawing ever closer andif insider reports are to be believed, an update may come sooner rather than later. Nintendo kicked off 2024 with a bang by confirming that it will finally reveal the so-called Switch 2 before the end of the financial year, giving the company until March 2025 to part the curtain on the long-awaited console. With only six months left, rumors are once again swirling that a major announcement could be in the works for as early as September 2024.
Over on X (formerly Twitter), video game journalist, insider, and reputable sourceChristopher Dringwrites thathe’s heard “whispers” about “something” related to the Switch 2 happening this month.
No other details were provided but given Dring’s track record and connections within the industry, there’s a chance he could be correct. Of course, given the nature of such a claim,it’s recommended that enthusiasts take the report with a grain of salt; it’s never confirmed until Nintendo itself provides an update.
What Do We Know About The Nintendo Switch 2?
A Console Shrouded In Rumors
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a hotly-anticipated piece of hardware but when it comes to specifics, the company has shed precious little light on the device. Rumors abound thatthe Switch 2 will be able to output an upscaled 4K resolution in docked modewhile also boasting a bigger battery to better support players who prefer using the console in handheld mode.Some of the more prolific reportssuggest that the upgraded model will feature an 8-inch OLED screen, an inch bigger than the current OLED Switch.
As far as software is concerned, there’s even more speculation regarding what players can expect to find on the Switch 2.The nextPokémon Legendsgame,Z-A, is rumored to be a launch titlefor the new console whilethe highly-anticipatedMetroid Prime 4is also reportedly gearing up to release alongside the Switch 2. Whether that comes to pass remains to be seen, but Nintendo has historicallychampioned a strong first-party line-upin a console’s early years.
10 Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2024 (So Far)
The Nintendo Switch has had a number of amazing games release for it in 2024, from sprawling mech-based JRPGs and strategy games to Yakuza life sims.
As for when theNintendo Switchis slated to arrive, the jury is still out regarding the plan.The company may follow the trajectory of the original Switchwhich was announced in October 2016before launching in the first quarter of 2017. If that strategy remains in place, the device could be unveiled in the next few months to ensure that it hits shelves in early 2025, but this is pure speculation.
