Nintendo Confirms New Switch Console in Development, Promises Reveal This Fiscal Year

After years of speculation and rumors, Nintendo has officially confirmed that development of a new Nintendo Switch console is underway—and fans won’t have to wait long to see it. In a statement released late Tuesday evening, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa announced that the company plans to reveal the new hardware within the current fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2025.

“This will be the first official announcement of new console hardware from Nintendo since the launch of the original Switch in 2017,” Furukawa said in a translated social media post. “We appreciate your continued support.” He also asked fans to be patient, noting that full details will not be revealed during the upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for June, which will instead focus entirely on the current Switch lineup, including anticipated titles like Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Metroid Prime 4.

While Furukawa did not confirm whether the upcoming hardware will be a direct successor to the Nintendo Switch or introduce an entirely new concept, many analysts and insiders believe it will be a hybrid-style console that maintains backward compatibility. Rumors circulating in recent months have pointed to potential upgraded performance capabilities, new Joy-Con designs, and even a larger OLED display.

Nintendo is known for its careful and unconventional approach to console launches. Unlike Sony and Microsoft, which often follow a more predictable hardware cycle, Nintendo emphasizes innovation and affordability—factors that made the original Switch a surprise global hit, with over 139 million units sold to date.

Industry analysts suggest the new hardware could launch as early as holiday 2024, lining up with Nintendo’s statement and positioning it perfectly for a major retail push. However, pricing, launch titles, and full specifications remain under wraps.

With this confirmation, the gaming world now has a tangible reason to look forward to Nintendo’s next move. As we approach the end of the fiscal year, all eyes will be on Kyoto to see what magic Nintendo has in store for its next chapter.