Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Reveal Coming This Year, Next Direct Set for June

Nintendo has finally broken its silence. After months—if not years—of speculation, the gaming giant officially confirmed that it will reveal the successor to the hugely popular Nintendo Switch before the end of 2024. The announcement came directly from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa in a public statement and investor briefing early this morning.

“This will be our first announcement of new hardware since the Switch debuted in March 2017,” said Furukawa, adding that more details will be shared in an upcoming Direct. While the reveal doesn’t have an official date yet, Nintendo emphasized that it will happen *this calendar year*, sparking anticipation across the industry.

Nintendo also confirmed a new Nintendo Direct will air in June, but clarified that this event will focus exclusively on games launching in the second half of 2024—not on the next-gen hardware. This aligns with Nintendo’s typical strategy of gradually building anticipation for major announcements while keeping a curated focus for each presentation. Historically, Nintendo has unveiled hardware closer to consumer launch windows, so a reveal in late summer or fall seems likely.

With the original Switch selling over 139 million units since launch, its successor has massive shoes to fill. Rumors over the past year have painted various pictures of possible features, including enhanced graphics capabilities, DLSS support, and backward compatibility with current Switch titles. However, until Nintendo officially lifts the curtain, no details are confirmed.

The June Direct is expected to spotlight the final wave of big Switch-era titles. Fans are hoping for updates on titles like “Metroid Prime 4”, long rumored to be in development limbo, and potentially the last new Mario or Zelda mainline content for the current generation.

For now, speculation runs rampant, but one thing is clear: after more than seven years, the sun is finally setting on the original Nintendo Switch—and the dawn of what comes next is just around the corner.