Nintendo Switch 2 release date confirmed and you don’t have long to wait
After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally announced when its next console will launch.
After months of speculation, Nintendo has finally announced when its next console will launch.
Nintendo may have technically revealed the Switch 2 console back in January, but it’s been a long three month wait for any concrete details.
Thankfully, Nintendo served up plenty of information during its latest Direct presentation, including the console’s launch date.
The good news is that you won’t have much longer to wait and the other good news is that it’ll launch alongside the new Mario Kart, titled Mario Kart World.
When is the Nintendo Switch 2 release date?As announced during the livestream, the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025.
As teased within the initial reveal video, Nintendo also confirmed mouse-like functionality in the larger, magnetic Joy-Cons. Additionally, the Switch 2 will have a chat function for talking with friends during gameplay sessions, complete with a built in microphone.
The mysterious new C button is used for bringing up a chat menu and Nintendo will also be selling a separate camera add-on for video chats. This will become available alongside the Switch 2 and is even set to be compatible with select games like Super Mario Party Jamboree.
The game chat feature will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, though, but Nintendo will make it freely available at launch until March 31, 2026.
