"Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Date and Time Revealed"

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is scheduled to take place at 6am PT on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, which translates to 9am ET and 2pm UK time. Nintendo has promised to offer a "closer look" at the Switch 2 during this event, following the initial reveal of the console last month.

During the initial reveal, fans got a glimpse of the Switch 2's form factor, a teaser of what appears to be Mario Kart 9, and a hint at a new 'mouse' mode for the Joy-Con controllers. However, several key questions remain unanswered, such as the function of the new Joy-Con button, the console's power specifications, and the purpose of its new ports.

The upcoming Nintendo Direct is expected to shed light on the full launch lineup of games for the Switch 2, as well as announce the console's release date, which is speculated to be between June and September 2025. There is also hope that Nintendo will reveal the Switch 2's price, which analysts predict will be around $400.

As excitement builds, more details about the Switch 2's game library are emerging. A variety of rumored third-party titles are expected to be available for the console. In an interview with IGN, the developer of Civilization 7, Firaxis, expressed intrigue about the Switch 2's apparent Joy-Con mouse mode. French video game and accessories maker Nacon, known for titles like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed that they have games ready for the Switch 2. The long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong is also rumored to be heading to the Switch 2. Additionally, EA has recently stated that Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the new console.