Summary
The French publisher and game accessories maker Nacon has recently hinted at a release window for theNintendo Switch 2, indicating that the upcoming console may be released sometime between April and September 2025. TheNintendo Switch 2is one of the most eagerly awaited products to be released in the gaming industry this year.
Last week,Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2after many months of speculation. The new handheld/home console will be significantly larger than its predecessor, and it will come with new features such as improved battery life, DLSS 2 support, a custom Nvidia chip, and more. However, there is still no official release date for it.
Now, Nacon has discussed its expectations for the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year in itslatest financial results(viaIGN), which starts in April and ends in September 2025. What stands out is that Nacon intends to offer “compatible games and a full range of accessories” when the Nintendo Switch 2 arrives. Considering that Nintendo will be doing hands-on Switch 2 events until early June, and Nacon expects the device to be available before the end of September, this puts the probable release date window for the Switch 2 between June and September 2025.
Nacon Hints At Switch 2 Being Released Between April and September 2025
Earlier this week,Nacon revealed some Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, which include soft and hard-shell carrying cases, as well as protection cases for the device. It’s expected that these products will be available during the Switch 2 launch.
Fans who want to know more about the Switch 2 should mark April 2 on their calendars.Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct on April 2, which will reveal more information about the upcoming console, and essential details such as its price and release date are expected to be unveiled during the event.
What remains a mystery so far is the initial lineup of Nintendo Switch 2 games, which will be compatible with most Switch titles. At the moment, only a handful of indie games and a newMario Karttitle have been confirmed. However,rumors indicate that some Xbox games will be released for Switch 2. Shared by a prominent leaker, this rumor includesDiablo 4,Fallout 4,Halo: The Master Chief Collection,Microsoft Flight Simulator, andStarfieldas some of the titles that will be offered on Nintendo’s next platform.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on June 10, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
