After the recent Nintendo Direct, which some speculated to be the final presentation for the Nintendo Switch, it’s now confirmed that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will be unveiled in its own dedicated Nintendo Direct this week. The full reveal is set for Wednesday, April 2, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, following a teaser trailer released in January.
This upcoming Nintendo Direct will be exclusively focused on the Nintendo Switch 2, although specific details remain under wraps. Industry insiders and enthusiasts are buzzing with rumors, suggesting potential new features, such as mouse functionality for the console’s Joy-Con controllers, alongside discussions about the release date and pricing.
### How to Watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be available for streaming on official channels. Be sure to check in for live coverage and reactions during the event.
### Nintendo Direct Start Time and Runtime
The Nintendo Direct is slated to begin at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on Wednesday, April 2, and will last approximately 60 minutes.
– 6 AM PT
– 9 AM ET
– 2 PM BST
– 11 PM AET
### What to Expect
The initial teaser for the Nintendo Switch 2 provided a glimpse of the console’s design and Joy-Cons, along with a brief look at an upcoming Mario Kart game. Official details have been scarce, but the upcoming Direct is anticipated to fill that gap significantly.
With a new console launch, expectations are high for fresh titles within Nintendo’s beloved franchises. Confirmed titles such as the next Mario Kart installment and a new 3D Super Mario game in the spirit of Super Mario Odyssey are among the most speculated announcements. Additionally, there are whispers of a “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Game,” potentially indicating enhanced versions of current Nintendo Switch titles, notably The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild.
On the third-party front, the absence of Hollow Knight: Silksong from the last Nintendo Direct has raised speculation about its appearance during the Switch 2 announcement. Furthermore, discussions surrounding Microsoft continue as they previously released several titles for the original Switch, leaving fans eager to see what they may offer for the new console.
Stay tuned to ECNETNews for the latest updates on the Nintendo Switch 2 as we await this exciting reveal.
