With 2024 winding down, there’s no query that the Nintendo Swap 2 console is among the most talked about devices set to debut subsequent 12 months. We’ve witnessed an growing variety of leaks in current 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 gained’t launch the console this 12 months. The corporate has been slightly tight-lipped concerning the Swap 2 previously, nevertheless it has at the least confirmed that the next-gen gadget shall be unveiled by March 2025. The corporate didn’t give us a greater estimate than that, leaving followers guessing.
Nevertheless, issues took an uncommon flip in current weeks, as extra purported Swap 2 equipment have been leaked. All of it culminated in a whole Swap 2 dummy unit showing in an in depth hands-on video (photograph above). I mentioned on the time that the dummy gadget appeared convincing primarily based on what usually occurs within the tech universe. Normally, when accent makers share dummy gadgets, it means they’ve correct design data.
It seems the leaks may need had an impact on Nintendo, at the least in keeping with one insider. Apparently, Nintendo desires to reschedule the launch occasion and host it earlier than deliberate to forestall additional leaks from revealing the Swap 2 secrets and techniques. A unique individual additionally hinted at an earlier-than-expected launch date. If both supply is appropriate, the Swap 2 launch occasion would possibly occur very quickly.
First, Redditors noticed this submit on X from Nintendo leaker Samus Hunter a couple of days in the past.
The insider says Nintendo would possibly unveil the Swap 2 earlier than “DK,” which may solely be the subsequent Donkey Kong sport for the Swap, Donkey Kong Nation Returns HD. The Redditors level out the sport is likely to be launched on January sixteenth, 2025. Due to this fact, the Swap 2 might be introduced on or earlier than that date.
Extra not too long ago, the identical Redditors on the Swap 2 subreddit identified the Weibo posts of an individual who apparently leaked the whole 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 might 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 might occur in some unspecified time in the future within the first two weeks of January, if this data is correct. Or we might merely be 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 corporations wish to benefit from the Swap 2 launch, so that they’re creating loads of merchandise for the console.
Lastly, I’ll level out that a distinct 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 earlier than deliberate. The identical leaker additionally teased a January launch for the next-gen Swap.
