Nintendo’s long-anticipated Switch 2 is reportedly set to launch this June, according to a new report from Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson. The console’s debut will center on a lineup of first-party titles, followed by a carefully planned rollout of additional games throughout the rest of 2025.
Nintendo’s reported strategy for the Switch 2 revolves around a three-phase release schedule designed to sustain momentum well beyond launch.
- Phase One (June): The launch period will focus on first-party games, likely featuring big-name franchises like Mario, Pokémon, and Donkey Kong. Nintendo is reportedly prioritizing internal IP to ensure a strong start.
- Phase Two (Fall 2025): Starting in October or November, Nintendo will shift attention to third-party releases, bringing in major external studios to bolster the library.
- Phase Three (Holiday Season): The final phase, expected to hit in late 2025, will feature more high-profile third-party titles, aimed at driving holiday sales and closing out the year with strong momentum.
Nintendo is expected to formally unveil the Switch 2 on April 2, just weeks before the projected launch. According to Henderson, select media outlets and creators have been invited to a private hands-on event, where they’ll have a chance to test the hardware and preview launch titles.
This will be the first time Nintendo publicly shares detailed information about the Switch 2’s design, capabilities, and game lineup.
While no price has been officially announced, most industry analysts expect the Switch 2 to launch at $399, putting it in direct competition with the PS5 Digital Edition and sitting between the Xbox Series S ($299) and the Series X ($499). If accurate, this would make it the most expensive Nintendo console to date, but still relatively competitive in today’s market.
One standout feature reportedly coming to the Switch 2 is enhanced Joy-Con functionality. The new controllers may support a mouse-like precision mode when turned sideways, offering more accurate aiming in genres like first-person shooters—something traditional Joy-Cons have struggled with.
The original Switch launched in 2017 and has sold over 130 million units worldwide. Expectations for its successor are understandably high. All eyes now turn to April 2, when Nintendo is expected to finally lift the curtain on its next-generation console.