Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Announcement Coming This Fiscal Year Amid Console’s Record Sales

After years of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed the existence of its next-generation console, colloquially dubbed the “Switch 2.” In a statement released during a financial results briefing, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa revealed that the company will formally announce its successor to the Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year — meaning we could see news anytime between now and March 2025.

The announcement comes on the heels of record-breaking numbers for the Nintendo Switch, which has now sold over 141 million units worldwide, maintaining its momentum more than seven years after launch. Despite its aging hardware, the Switch has continued to captivate gamers with blockbuster releases like “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” and “Super Mario Bros. Wonder,” both of which have enjoyed critical acclaim and strong commercial performance.

Furukawa was careful not to divulge specific details about the new console’s features or exact release timeline but emphasized that Nintendo is committed to a smooth transition for players and developers alike. “We will provide further information about our next gaming system… sometime this fiscal year,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure continuity in both our game development pipeline and our relationship with consumers.”

Reports from industry insiders suggest the Switch 2 may continue the hybrid home-and-handheld format, potentially with enhanced graphical capabilities and improved battery life. Backward compatibility is also rumored to be a priority — a smart move that would allow gamers to carry forward their existing libraries.

For now, fans and analysts alike are watching closely. With Sony and Microsoft already deep into the current console generation, all eyes are on how Nintendo intends to redefine its place in the market. Given the Switch’s enduring popularity, expectations are high for its successor — not just to match but to innovate and set new trends in the gaming landscape once again.

As we head into the summer game announcement season, many are speculating that Nintendo could hint at the new hardware during its upcoming June Direct. Until then, Switch fans have more than enough to play — and a new hardware horizon to look forward to.