Nintendo Officially Reveals New Nintendo Switch 2 Is in Development

After months of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed that development of the next-generation Nintendo Switch is underway. This announcement arrives directly from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, who posted a statement early Tuesday morning on Nintendo’s official Japanese Twitter account, stating that details surrounding the successor to the wildly successful Switch console will be revealed “within this fiscal year.”

While Furukawa’s statement was brief, it ends years of speculation around what’s next for the hybrid console giant. Since launching in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has sold over 132 million units worldwide, making it one of the most popular gaming systems in history. However, as technological demands escalate and the current hardware ages, fans and analysts alike have been eager to learn what’s next for Nintendo.

Although Furukawa didn’t offer specific technical details, he emphasized that the new system is designed to “deliver innovation in both portable and home console experiences.” That aligns with previous rumors suggesting a device that maintains the Switch’s hybrid gameplay while boosting power, graphics, and perhaps even implementing features like upscaling or backward compatibility.

Industry insiders point to a likely reveal during a late-summer Nintendo Direct or possibly this fall. Developers have reportedly already received development kits, indicating an advanced stage of hardware planning. Some sources also suggest Nintendo is aiming for a release window in early or mid-2025, giving ample time to build marketing momentum.

This announcement also follows Nintendo’s earlier confirmation that there will be no new hardware unveiled at their June 2024 Direct, leading many to interpret today’s message as a prelude to a large first-party showcase later this year.

Long-time fans are already speculating whether franchises like Zelda, Mario, or Metroid will make the leap to the next-gen console at launch. With expectations sky-high and Sony and Microsoft nestled comfortably into current-gen lifecycles, all eyes are now on Nintendo to set the tone for the next wave of gaming hardware.

Stay tuned to TheGamerScene.co as we track every update on the Nintendo Switch 2 and what it means for the future of gaming.