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Nintendo fans in select cities worldwide will get the chance to test out the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2. As is the company’s habit, without much warning or fanfare Nintendo released a teaser for its upcoming console, the Switch 2, early Thursday. According to the trailer, the console is slated for release later this year.

Nintendo has revealed the Switch 2 in a video posted to its YouTube channel. The console is set for release in 2025, and is bigger than the original with a new Joy-Con design. A Nintendo Direct event on April 2 will share more information about the Switch 2.

Get a sneak peek at the new Nintendo Switch 2 console in a teaser video. Find out more about the upcoming Nintendo Direct event.

Nintendo just revealed the Nintendo Switch 2 on its official YouTube channel and a new landing page. Originally titled “An update from Nintendo,” the video shows a full render of the new hardware’s changes. A full Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is scheduled for April 2, followed by in-person events worldwide.

The upcoming Nintendo Direct will be broadcasted on the official Nintendo YouTube channels, such as Nintendo UK and Nintendo of America.

A Nintendo Direct dedicated solely to the Switch 2 has been confirmed, so here is how and when to watch as well as what to expect.

Nintendo revealed its eagerly anticipated Switch 2 console on Thursday, exciting gamers and offering the video game industry a potential bright spot amid a broader slowdown.

Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Details will be shared on the Nintendo website at a later date.

Nintendo will reveal more about the Nintendo Switch 2 in a special Direct event on April 2, 2025. Further details about the event’s timing will be announced later. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events will take place in various cities globally, allowing fans to get a hands-on preview. The schedule is as follows:

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