Nintendo Confirms Development of Switch Successor, Promises Reveal This Fiscal Year

After months of speculation and growing anticipation, Nintendo has officially confirmed that development of the successor to the immensely popular Nintendo Switch is underway — and fans won’t have to wait too long for more details. In a financial briefing released today, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa assured investors and fans alike that the company will announce the new console within this fiscal year, which ends in March 2025.

This marks the first time since the Switch launched in March 2017 that Nintendo has publicly acknowledged the next generation of its hardware. The timing of the announcement coincides with an aging Switch platform, which, despite boasting over 139 million units sold, has shown signs of slowing down amid competition from the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Speculation about Nintendo’s next console — often nicknamed “Switch 2” or “Super Switch” within fan circles — has swirled for years, fueled by patent filings, developer leaks, and industry analyst commentary. Key questions remain unanswered, such as whether the device will maintain the hybrid handheld/home console model that made the original a runaway success.

“We are committed to delivering a compelling successor that builds on the strengths of the Nintendo Switch,” Furukawa said. While specific details remain under wraps, he added that Nintendo remains focused on backwards compatibility, a nod that many believe suggests existing Switch libraries could carry over.

Industry insiders expect Nintendo’s new console to launch sometime in late 2024 or early 2025, capitalizing on the holiday season and keeping pace with competition. With several major Switch titles already announced for the rest of 2024 — including Metroid Prime 4 and a new Mario RPG — Nintendo appears poised to give its current generation a strong send-off before the big reveal.

For now, fans can only speculate about specs, design, and pricing. But with official word from Nintendo finally here, the countdown to the Switch successor has officially begun — and it could define the next era of gaming innovation.