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

Nintendo has announced the next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2. This article provides all the details you need to know about when and how to watch this exciting event.

When Is the Next Nintendo Direct for Switch 2?

Mark your calendars! The next Nintendo Direct showcasing the Switch 2 will air on April 2nd, 2025. Depending on your location, this may translate to April 3rd. While Nintendo typically holds Directs in February, this one's a bit later, building anticipation for the Switch 2 reveal. 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. If you miss the livestream, the full presentation will be uploaded to YouTube afterward.

While Nintendo has briefly confirmed the Switch 2's existence, details remain scarce. Numerous online leaks exist regarding specifications, but it's best to wait for the official announcement during the Direct.

Expect the Direct to cover key aspects like graphics capabilities, battery life, controller features, and other hardware upgrades. Crucially, we anticipate information on pricing (with speculation around a $400 price point), release date, and the potential opening of pre-orders.

Beyond the hardware, the Direct will likely showcase launch titles. A new *Mario Kart* game is the only confirmed title so far, slated for release alongside the Switch 2.

Everything We Know About Switch 2

Can't wait for April's Direct? Here's a summary of reliable leaks and official information to tide you over:

Nintendo has pledged to actively combat scalpers and resellers to ensure sufficient console availability. To achieve this, the Switch 2 release has reportedly been pushed to 2025. While the exact date remains unconfirmed, a June launch is rumored.

Besides the new *Mario Kart*, other potential launch titles include a 3D *Super Mario* game, *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*, and *Pokémon Legends: Z-A*. Third-party titles like *Final Fantasy 7 Remake* and *Rebirth*, *Assassin's Creed Mirage* and *Shadows*, and *Red Dead Redemption 2* are also speculated.

Backward compatibility with existing Nintendo Switch games is confirmed, with Nintendo Switch Online support. However, Nintendo cautions that some titles may not be compatible.

Rumored new features include Joy-Cons with magnets and Hall-effect sticks, possibly offering a mouse-like control mode. A larger console body with a sturdy U-shaped stand is also anticipated.

That's everything we know so far about the upcoming Nintendo Direct and the Switch 2. Remember to set a reminder—you don't want to miss it!