Nintendo has officially announced the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, set for 2025. A first-look trailer showcasing the highly anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch is now available. You can watch the trailer and explore further details below.
What’s New with Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo Switch 2 will support its exclusive game library as well as physical and digital titles from the original Nintendo Switch. However, some older games may not be compatible or fully supported. Nintendo plans to share compatibility details on their website closer to the launch.
Nintendo Direct: April 2, 2025
For an in-depth look at the Nintendo Switch 2, tune in to the “Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2” broadcast on April 2, 2025. This presentation promises to highlight more features, games, and functionality.
Hands-On with Nintendo Switch 2: Experience Events
Nintendo is hosting Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events in cities worldwide, allowing fans to try the new system ahead of its release.
Event Schedule
North America
- New York: April 4–6, 2025
- Los Angeles: April 11–13, 2025
- Dallas: April 25–27, 2025
- Toronto: April 25–27, 2025
Europe
- Paris: April 4–6, 2025
- London: April 11–13, 2025
- Milan: April 25–27, 2025
- Berlin: April 25–27, 2025
- Madrid: May 9–11, 2025
- Amsterdam: May 9–11, 2025
Oceania
- Melbourne: May 10–11, 2025
Asia
- Tokyo (Makuhari): April 26–27, 2025
- Seoul: May 31–June 1, 2025
- Hong Kong: To be announced
- Taipei: To be announced
How to get tickets?
To attend these events, you’ll need a Nintendo Account. Ticket registration will open soon. Visit the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience page for details.
Tickets will be made available through a free-to-enter, randomly selected drawing. Register during the registration period for a chance to attend.
Registration is open from Jan. 17 at 12 p.m. PT / 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET until Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. local time for each Event location. Registrants will be notified of the drawing results soon after.
A free Nintendo Account is required to enter. The events in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas are open to U.S. residents only.
Stay tuned for more updates as Nintendo prepares to launch the Nintendo Switch 2.
Watch the trailer:
