Next Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Date and Exact Release Time (Global Release Times)

Nintendo has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting updates on the Switch 2. The next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the much-anticipated Switch 2, is set to take place on April 2, 2025. Depending on your location, you might catch it on April 3. Usually, Nintendo Directs are held in February, but this year, fans will need to wait an additional two months for all the juicy details about the Switch 2. Here are the specific dates and times for the event:

• Australia – 10:00 PM AWST (April 2)
• New Zealand – 3:00 AM NZDT (April 3)
• United States – 6:00 AM PT | 9:00 AM ET (April 2)
• United Kingdom – 3:00 PM BST | 2:00 PM GMT (April 2)
• Japan – 11:00 PM JST (April 2)
• Singapore – 10:00 PM SGT (April 2)
• Philippines – 10:00 PM PST (April 2)

You can watch the livestream on Nintendo’s official website and YouTube channel. If you can't catch it live, don't worry—the video will be available on the official YouTube channel afterward.

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While Nintendo has confirmed the existence of the Switch 2 with a teaser video, detailed information about the new console remains under wraps. Although there are numerous leaks about the device's specifications online, it's best to wait for the official word during the Direct.

The upcoming livestream is expected to cover the Switch 2's graphics, battery life, controller features, and other enhancements. Fans are also eager to learn about the console's price and release date, with speculations pointing towards a $400 price tag. There's even a chance that Nintendo might open pre-orders for the Switch 2 right after the presentation.

In addition to hardware details, the Direct may reveal information about launch titles. So far, the only confirmed game is a new Mario Kart title, set to release alongside the Switch 2.

Everything We Know About Switch 2

If you're too excited to wait until April for the Nintendo Direct, there are some official snippets and reliable leaks to tide you over.

Nintendo has promised to implement measures to prevent scalping and reselling, which led to a delay in the Switch 2's release to 2025. This move ensures a sufficient supply to meet consumer demand. While the exact release date is still under wraps, some leakers suggest a June 2025 launch.

Besides the new Mario Kart game, other speculated launch titles include a 3D Super Mario game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. For third-party titles, fans might see Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward-compatible, with Nintendo Switch Online available on the new console. However, they've noted that not all games will be supported.

As for new features, the Joy-Cons are rumored to include magnets and Hall-effect sticks, and there's talk of a mouse-like mode for the Switch 2 Joy-Con. Additionally, the new device is expected to have a larger body and a sturdy U-shaped stand.

That's all you need to know about the upcoming Nintendo Direct for Switch 2. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on this exciting event!