Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Date and Time Announced

The Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is scheduled for 6 AM PT on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 (9 AM ET, 2 PM UK time). This Direct promises a closer look at the Switch 2, following its brief unveiling last month. That initial reveal showcased the console's design, hinted at Mario Kart 9, and teased a potential new "mouse" mode for the Joy-Cons.

However, many questions remain unanswered. What is the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button? What's the console's processing power? And what are the new ports for?

This Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal the full Switch 2 launch game lineup, a release date (rumored to be between June and September 2025), and hopefully, the console's price (analysts predict $400).

The Switch 2's game library is gradually taking shape. A substantial list of rumored third-party titles is circulating. Firaxis, developers of Civilization 7, expressed interest in the Joy-Con mouse mode. Nacon, a publisher of titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, confirmed they have Switch 2 games in development. Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored for the platform. Furthermore, EA recently indicated that Madden, FIFA, and The Sims would be suitable for the Switch 2.