Nintendo Switch 2 Set for June Release, Featuring a Three-Stage Game Launch Strategy – Report

The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly launching in June, with a three-phase plan for rolling out both first- and third-party games throughout the rest of the year.

According to a report from Insider Gaming, various sources have claimed that Nintendo has a three-part plan for rolling out the Nintendo Switch 2 launch this year. Phase 1 starts with the launch of the Switch 2 in June, which will be supported by a number of first-party Nintendo games, like the next Mario Kart game, which was shown during the reveal trailer. June is also when more developers will get Switch 2 dev kits. Analyst Daniel Ahmad clarified on X that many developers already have Switch 2 dev kits, with Nintendo just expanding the number in June.

The second phase is set for October to November, which will see more third-party games launch on the console. The last phase is the holiday period, although no other details were given outside of more games being released. The report also mentioned that some content creators and media will be seeing the new console and some upcoming games next week, the same week that the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct takes place.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is slated for April 2, but there have been reports that another Nintendo Direct will occur later this week. While the exact details are unclear, the Direct is expected to be focused entirely on the original Nintendo Switch and any titles coming to that console in the near future, like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Nintendo also recently released Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, which has a hidden 60 FPS mode, which could potentially be a feature enabled by the Switch 2.