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Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled: Official Launch Announced

Author：Kristen Update：Feb 21,2025

Switch 2 Officially Announced

Nintendo's highly anticipated Switch successor is finally here! This article summarizes the key details revealed in Nintendo's initial teaser trailer for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2: A Sneak Peek

A short teaser trailer, released January 16th, 2025, unveiled the Switch 2. The trailer confirms the console retains its hybrid functionality, but with significant upgrades.

Design Enhancements: The Switch 2 boasts a larger display, a more robust kickstand, and magnetically attaching Joy-Cons—a departure from the original's rail system. A second USB-C port is also included.

Backward Compatibility: Nintendo confirmed backward compatibility for both physical and digital Switch games. However, they acknowledged that some titles might not be fully supported. Further details will be released on the Nintendo website. Nintendo Switch Online functionality will remain.

Switch 2 Officially Announced

Game Lineup and Nintendo Direct: While specifics remain scarce, the teaser hinted at a potential new Mario Kart installment. Reports suggest Gotham Knights may also be in the works for the Switch 2, but official confirmation is pending. A dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 2nd, 2025, will unveil further details regarding the game lineup.

Hands-On Experience: The "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" events will offer fans a chance to try the console before its launch. Registration opens January 17th, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PT / 2:00 P.M. CT / 3:00 P.M. ET, closing January 26th, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. local time for each location. A Nintendo Account is required.

Event Locations and Dates:

North America: