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

Nintendo's Next Direct: All About the Switch 2 Reveal

Get ready, Nintendo fans! The next Nintendo Direct, focusing on the highly anticipated Switch 2, is scheduled for April 2nd, 2025 (April 3rd in some regions). This article details when and where to watch.

Global Broadcast Times:

• 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. A recording will be available later on YouTube.

While Nintendo has briefly acknowledged the Switch 2's existence, details remain scarce. While online speculation abounds, official confirmation is eagerly awaited. Expect the Direct to cover specs like graphics, battery life, controller features, and pricing (rumored to be around $400). Pre-orders might even open following the presentation.

Beyond hardware, the Direct should showcase launch titles. A new Mario Kart game is confirmed.

Switch 2: What We Know So Far:

For those impatient for April, here's a summary of credible leaks and official information:

• Anti-Scalping Measures: Nintendo aims to prevent shortages caused by scalpers, reportedly delaying the launch (expected in 2025, possibly June) to ensure sufficient supply.
• Launch Titles: Beyond the Mario Kart title, potential launch games include a 3D Super Mario game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Shadows, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
• Backward Compatibility: The Switch 2 will offer backward compatibility with Nintendo Switch Online, though some games may be unsupported.
• New Features: Improved Joy-Cons with magnets and Hall-effect sticks are expected, possibly with a mouse-like mode. A sturdier, U-shaped stand is also rumored.

Mark your calendars! The April 2nd Nintendo Direct promises to be a significant event for Nintendo fans worldwide.