After years of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed that a successor to the Nintendo Switch is in the works and will be revealed during the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2025.
Nintendo has finally confirmed what many gamers have been eagerly anticipating: a successor to the Nintendo Switch is on the horizon. In a recent announcement made on the company's official Twitter account, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa revealed that the upcoming console will be unveiled during the current fiscal year, which began in April 2024 and runs until March 2025.
This announcement marks the first concrete confirmation from Nintendo that a new console is indeed in development, putting an end to months of speculation and rumors. Previously, the company had only hinted at the possibility of a Switch successor in previous statements.
The timing of the announcement suggests that a full showcase or reveal event could be coming sooner than expected. Earlier this year, a report by financial outlet Reuters indicated that market watchers predicted a launch date for the new console in March 2025. This would imply that a full announcement or showcase could occur before the end of the current calendar year.
However, Nintendo has also confirmed that there will not be any announcements made at the upcoming Nintendo Direct software showcase. This indicates that the company is planning a separate event specifically for the Switch successor reveal.
The upcoming console has been the subject of intense speculation and anticipation among gamers. The Nintendo Switch, which was released in 2016, has become one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, with over 122 million units sold worldwide. However, as the console approaches its ninth anniversary, many gamers have been eager for an upgrade.
Nintendo is known for its innovative approach to gaming, and it is expected that the new console will offer unique features and experiences that set it apart from its predecessors. Whether it will double down on the Switch's pseudo-portable status or introduce a completely different concept remains to be seen.
One of the key questions surrounding the new console is its release date. While Nintendo has confirmed that it will be announced during the current fiscal year, it is unclear when it will actually be released. Some analysts predict a launch in early 2025, while others believe it could be released as late as the holiday season of 2025.
Regardless of the release date, the announcement of a Switch successor has sent ripples of excitement through the gaming community. Nintendo fans eagerly await the unveiling of the new console and the unique gaming experiences it will bring.
