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

Nintendo's Next Direct: All About the Switch 2 Reveal

Mark your calendars! Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct specifically focused on the highly anticipated Switch 2, scheduled for April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This follows the usual February Direct, but fans will have to wait a bit longer for official details.

Here's the global broadcast schedule:

• 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)

Tune in live on Nintendo's official website and YouTube channel. A recording will be available later on YouTube if you miss the live stream.

While Nintendo has briefly acknowledged the Switch 2's existence, concrete details remain scarce. While online speculation abounds, it's best to await the official announcement. Expect the Direct to cover key aspects like graphics, battery life, controller features, pricing, release date (rumored to be June 2025, with a speculated price of $400), and pre-order information.

Launch titles are also anticipated. A new Mario Kart game is confirmed, but speculation includes a 3D Super Mario title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, along with potential third-party releases such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin's Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Confirmed features include backward compatibility with the original Nintendo Switch (though some games may be unsupported), Nintendo Switch Online availability, and Joy-Cons featuring magnets and Hall-effect sticks, possibly with a mouse-like mode. A more robust U-shaped stand is also rumored. Nintendo has also stated its commitment to preventing scalping.

Don't miss this crucial event! Set a reminder for the April 2nd/3rd Nintendo Direct to get all the official news on the Switch 2.