Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly launching in June with exciting ‘3-phase’ rollout of new games

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a little over two months away from launching with a full slate of first-party games, according to a new report. Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming is reporting that the Switch 2, the successor to the massively impactful and successful Nintendo Switch, will be launching some time this June and include a "three-phase" strategy for game launches throughout 2025. Set some money aside for this launch. Image via Nintendo Henderson says that the Switch 2's launch window will be filled with "primarily first-party games," meaning potential games and characters like Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, and the like. After that, the second phase will kick off in October or November with big games from third-party studios. The third phase will take place around the holiday season, likely including a couple of big third-party titles to help push and sell even more of the hotly anticipated handheld console hybrid leading into 2026 and beyond. The full reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2 takes place next week on April 2, so gamers will not have to wait much longer to see if Henderson's reporting is accurate. The report also states that "select media and creators will be attending Nintendo Switch 2 hands on next week" to get an early chance to play the new console and its launch titles for a few hours. Beyond the launch titles and release date, the Nintendo Switch 2's price is still unknown at this time, with many among the industry believing that a price tag of $399 is to be expected, lining it up to be the same price as a Digital Edition PlayStation 5, $100 less than an Xbox Series X, and $100 more than an Xbox Series S, for comparison. The Nintendo Switch 2 will also look to improve upon its predecessor with a teased and long-rumored mouse-like functionality for its JoyCons, which can be turned on their sides to be used for more precision aiming. The post Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly launching in June with exciting ‘3-phase’ rollout of new games appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 25, 2025 - 18:13

Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly launching in June with exciting ‘3-phase’ rollout of new games

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a little over two months away from launching with a full slate of first-party games, according to a new report.

Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming is reporting that the Switch 2, the successor to the massively impactful and successful Nintendo Switch, will be launching some time this June and include a "three-phase" strategy for game launches throughout 2025.

Nintendo Switch 2 console pre-order dates — Set some money aside for this launch. Image via Nintendo

Henderson says that the Switch 2's launch window will be filled with "primarily first-party games," meaning potential games and characters like Mario, Donkey Kong, Pokémon, and the like. After that, the second phase will kick off in October or November with big games from third-party studios.

The third phase will take place around the holiday season, likely including a couple of big third-party titles to help push and sell even more of the hotly anticipated handheld console hybrid leading into 2026 and beyond.

The full reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2 takes place next week on April 2, so gamers will not have to wait much longer to see if Henderson's reporting is accurate. The report also states that "select media and creators will be attending Nintendo Switch 2 hands on next week" to get an early chance to play the new console and its launch titles for a few hours.

Beyond the launch titles and release date, the Nintendo Switch 2's price is still unknown at this time, with many among the industry believing that a price tag of $399 is to be expected, lining it up to be the same price as a Digital Edition PlayStation 5, $100 less than an Xbox Series X, and $100 more than an Xbox Series S, for comparison.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will also look to improve upon its predecessor with a teased and long-rumored mouse-like functionality for its JoyCons, which can be turned on their sides to be used for more precision aiming.

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