Nintendo Unveils Hour-Long Switch 2 Direct Showcase

Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will run for approximately 60 minutes.

This extended duration for a Nintendo Direct indicates a packed presentation with plenty to cover in this highly anticipated event.

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. Nintendo plans to offer a “detailed overview” of the Switch 2, following its brief console reveal earlier this year.

That initial reveal showcased the Switch 2’s design, a sneak peek at what appears to be Mario Kart 9, and hinted at a possible ‘mouse’ mode for the new Joy-Con.

However, several questions about the Switch 2 remain, including the function of the new Joy-Con ‘C’ button, the console’s performance capabilities, and the purpose of its new ports.

The Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal the full Switch 2 launch game lineup and a release date, anticipated between June and September 2025. There’s hope Nintendo will also confirm the Switch 2 price, with analysts estimating around $400.

A clearer picture of the Switch 2’s game offerings is emerging. Numerous third-party titles are rumored to be in development for the console, and in an IGN interview, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis described the Switch 2’s apparent Joy-Con mouse mode as “highly compelling.” French publisher Nacon, known for titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed it has Switch 2 games prepared. Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored to launch on Switch 2. EA has noted that Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the Switch 2.

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Last week’s Nintendo Direct introduced a new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games across systems, sparking further questions about the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly due to a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

Nintendo also confirmed a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 event, featuring hands-on gameplay of Switch 2 titles on April 3 and April 4 at 7am PT each day.