26-05-2025
Nintendo Direct set for around Switch 2 launch claims insider
A reputable insider has claimed the next Nintendo Direct will air around the Switch 2 launch, as the line-up of presentations continues to grow.
June is usually a big month in the world of gaming because it's the time of year when major publishers hold presentations to announce new titles, but this year will be even bigger than usual thanks to a new console.
The Switch 2 is set to launch worldwide on June 5, 2025, alongside Mario Kart World which, based on our initial hands-on preview, looks set to be the game of the summer.
If a new console wasn't big enough, it seems Nintendo might have more in store around the Switch 2 launch to send enthusiasm into overdrive.
According to insider PH Brazil, who was relatively accurate about a dedicated Switch Direct earlier this year, Nintendo is planning a Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 launch week (June 2), or the week after (June 9).
Nintendo has broadcast a new Nintendo Direct in June consistently for years, so the month isn't exactly surprising. However, with the Switch 2 launch, it was unclear if Nintendo would delay its usual presentation to a later date.
If this information is to be believed, this won't be the case – and it makes some sense to rally momentum behind the console.
After Mario Kart World, Nintendo has Donkey Kong Bananza to promote before it comes out on July 17, while games like Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment still don't have specific release dates. More Trending
We could see a whole bunch of third-party announcements too, with Red Dead Redemption 2, Halo, and many others rumoured for the console.
Assuming a Nintendo Direct does happen, the first week of June is stacked with gaming presentations, between Summer Game Fest on Friday, June 6, and an Xbox showcase on Sunday, June 8. As such, a Nintendo Direct the following week feels like the more likely option at this point.
According to insiders, Sony might hold a State Of Play presentation within the same month, while smaller events like Day Of The Devs are also set to take place under the Summer Game Fest umbrella.
If you haven't yet secured yourself a Switch 2, you can still pre-order the console, and the Mario Kart World bundle, at some retailers.
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