Summer 2023: 'Switch 2' Season Beckons

Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April 2025 launch, according to developer insights. Nintendo continues to focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.

“A Summer of Switch 2” – A 2025 Possibility?

Developers Eyeing an April/May 2025 Launch Window

The much-anticipated Switch 2 is unlikely to launch before April 2025, according to GamesIndustry.biz, citing information from game developers. These developers reportedly expect a release in April or May, aiming to avoid a launch clash with other major titles.

One potential conflict is Rockstar Games' highly anticipated "GTA 6," speculated for a Fall 2025 release. Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement. This aligns with Nintendo's stated intention to announce the successor before their fiscal year ends in March 2025. However, these remain unconfirmed until official word from Nintendo.

Nintendo's Current Switch Performance

Switch Sales Dip, but Remain Strong Year-on-Year

image via Google Finance While Nintendo reported a decline in Switch sales (-46.4% year-on-year) for Q1 FY2025 (selling 2.1 million units), the overall sales for the year ending March 2024 exceeded expectations at 15.7 million units, surpassing the forecast of 13.5 million. This, coupled with over 128 million annual active users, indicates continued strong engagement with the existing Switch console.

Nintendo maintains its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025, even with the impending Switch 2 launch. The company's focus remains on leveraging the current console's substantial user base before the next-generation console's arrival.