"Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Set for April Reveal"

Nintendo has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 after a series of leaks, but fans will have to wait until April for a comprehensive overview of its 2025 launch. The announcement came via a brief trailer that not only confirmed the new console but also teased a new Mario Kart game. The trailer concluded with the exciting news that the awaited Nintendo Direct, titled "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2," is scheduled for April 2, 2025. According to Nintendo's official website, "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 will air on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, offering a closer look at Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to Nintendo Switch releasing in 2025. The broadcast time will be announced on this website and on our social media accounts at a later date."

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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While the announcement was sparse on details, it provided a tantalizing glimpse of the Nintendo Switch 2's enhanced visuals and the revamped Joy-Con controllers. As many leaks had hinted, the Switch 2 is a more robust and higher-spec version of its predecessor.

Following the detailed reveal during the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo plans to host a series of fan events worldwide. In North America, fans can attend events in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27. European enthusiasts can visit events in Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Additionally, Nintendo is organizing events in Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, Seoul from May 31 to June 1, and will also visit Hong Kong and Taipei at later dates.