Save the date – Nintendo Switch 2 Direct to take place this week

Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be unveiled on January 16 (Image: NINTENDO)

It looks like fans won’t have to wait much longer for the 2 reveal.

And you might want to cancel your plans, because after months of rumours and speculation, a new leak suggests the Switch 2 will be officially unveiled on January 16.

Furthermore, the console is said to have a May/June release date, which means you can take your console on holiday with you.

The potential reveal date was leaked by industry insider , and was backed up by .

It’s unclear if the reveal will take place during a dedicated conference, or if it will take the form of a trailer.

Either way, the January 16 reveal is expected to focus primarily on hardware and not software.

A second Nintendo Direct conference dedicated to Nintendo Switch 2 games is likely to take place in the coming weeks.

It was recently claimed that 7 Remake and , while Metroid Prime 4 is expected to launch as a cross-platform game on the original Switch and Switch 2.

A new Mario Kart game is reportedly in development, while a 3D Super Mario also seems likely.

As for the Nintendo Switch 2, the console is also said to have some additional functionality compared to the current console.

The Joy-con controllers will reportedly feature , which should eliminate stick drift.

The console will allegedly launch in dark grey, although further colours may also be available.

According to previous leaks, the Switch 2 is reportedly larger than the current model, with a smaller bezel for more screen space.

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