With 2024 winding down, there’s no query that the Nintendo Swap 2 console is likely one of the most talked about devices set to debut subsequent 12 months. We’ve witnessed an rising variety of leaks in latest weeks, together with a dummy Swap 2 unit that gave us an excellent take a look at the console’s purported design.
We all know Nintendo received’t launch the console this 12 months. The corporate has been somewhat tight-lipped concerning the Swap 2 previously, nevertheless it has not less than confirmed that the next-gen machine will likely be unveiled by March 2025. The corporate didn’t give us a greater estimate than that, leaving followers guessing.
Nonetheless, issues took an uncommon flip in latest weeks, as extra purported Swap 2 equipment have been leaked. All of it culminated in a complete Swap 2 dummy unit showing in an in depth hands-on video (picture above). I mentioned on the time that the dummy machine appeared convincing based mostly on what usually occurs within the tech universe. Often, when accent makers share dummy gadgets, it means they’ve correct design info.
It seems the leaks may need had an impact on Nintendo, not less than in response to one insider. Apparently, Nintendo desires to reschedule the launch occasion and host it ahead of deliberate to stop additional leaks from revealing the Swap 2 secrets and techniques. A distinct individual additionally hinted at an earlier-than-expected launch date. If both supply is right, the Swap 2 launch occasion may occur very quickly.
First, Redditors noticed this submit on X from Nintendo leaker Samus Hunter just a few days in the past.
The insider says Nintendo may unveil the Swap 2 earlier than “DK,” which might solely be the subsequent Donkey Kong recreation for the Swap, Donkey Kong Nation Returns HD. The Redditors level out the sport is likely to be launched on January sixteenth, 2025. Subsequently, the Swap 2 could possibly be introduced on or earlier than that date.
Extra lately, the identical Redditors on the Swap 2 subreddit identified the Weibo posts of an individual who apparently leaked your entire June 2024 Nintendo Direct occasion. The Redditors say this individual “has been counting down utilizing Fibonacci sequence numbers since December twenty first.” That countdown expires on January eighth. The identical leaker apparently mentioned previously that the Swap 2 could possibly be unveiled in January.
I do know all of it sounds loopy, nevertheless it suits with Samus Hunter’s declare above. The Nintendo Swap 2 launch occasion may occur sooner or later within the first two weeks of January, if this info is correct. Or we may merely be taking a look at hypothesis and wishful considering.
Regardless of the case, the very fact stays that Swap 2 equipment will proceed to leak the nearer we get to the launch occasion. Loads of firms wish to benefit from the Swap 2 launch, in order that they’re growing loads of merchandise for the console.
Lastly, I’ll level out that a special Swap 2 leaker, who revealed loads of particulars concerning the console teased a full design reveal for Christmas Day. If that occurs, it’d additional persuade Nintendo to get it over it, and unveil the console in all its glory ahead of deliberate. The identical leaker additionally teased a January launch for the next-gen Swap.
