The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most anticipated gaming consolesOpens in a new tab of 2025. After many months of rumors swirling, the gaming giant finally decided to give us more information. On April 2, a livestreaming event, Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2, revealed its release date of June 5, 2025. That’s oh-so-close.
The Switch 2 will have a 1080p screen with HRD Support and up to 120fps for select games. If you want to secure your copyOpens in a new tab, you’ll want to grab it via preorder. That date was supposed to be April 9, but recent tariffs led to Nintendo pushing it to an undetermined dateOpens in a new tab. The Switch 2 costs $449.99 and is $499.99 for the bundle. There will be new games, including Mario Kart World,Opens in a new tab which releases on June 5 as well and comes with the aforementioned bundle. Additionally, fave games will get upgraded versions, like the popular The Legend of Zelda games Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. There will also be a new Zelda game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentOpens in a new tab, coming this winter.
In the meantime, we are not so patiently waiting for that Switch 2 release date to arrive.
Originally published April 2, 2025.
