Nintendo Teases Next-Gen Console Reveal for Later This Year

In a surprise move that has fans and industry analysts buzzing, Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will reveal its next-generation console later this year. The announcement came via a social media update from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who acknowledged the overwhelming anticipation for the successor to the Nintendo Switch and promised more information before the end of 2024.

“Since the launch of Nintendo Switch in 2017, we’ve received incredible support from fans around the world,” said Furukawa in a translated message posted on X (formerly Twitter). “We are planning to make an announcement about the successor to the Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year.”

While technical details and a specific reveal date remain under wraps, this is the first time Nintendo has publicly mentioned plans for a new system, ending years of speculation. After more than seven years on the market, the Switch has sold over 130 million units globally, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time. As sales begin to taper and third-party developers push the limits of the aging hardware, industry insiders have long expected Nintendo to unveil an upgraded platform to stay competitive.

Accompanying the announcement, Nintendo also confirmed a June 2024 Nintendo Direct. However, fans should temper expectations, as Furukawa clarified that this Direct will largely focus on the final wave of Switch titles and will not include any information about the upcoming console. This aligns with Nintendo’s traditional approach of tightly controlling the timing and messaging around new hardware.

Speculation is already running high — will the next console be a true generational leap, a hybrid like the Switch, or something entirely new? Rumors suggest that developers are already receiving dev kits, but official confirmation is scarce.

Until then, long-time Nintendo fans have a clear message: the future is coming, and it’s coming soon. As always with Nintendo, expect the unexpected.