2025-04-01T14:11:17.218Z

What is tomorrow’s event?

Don’t worry if you’re a little out of the loop and want to know what all the fuss is about. Here’s a quick recap explaining exactly why we’re so excited.

Nintendo first unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the upcoming successor to its hugely popular Nintendo Switch console, in a surprise reveal trailer posted almost two months ago on January 16, 2025.

It showed off the new system officially for the first time, with a slick 3D animation paired with cute music and cool sound effects.

Although there were plenty of small hints throughout, the video confirmed very few new features and didn’t explicitly mention any games (though what looks like a new Mario Kart was shown briefly on screen).

It did plainly state that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be able to play most Nintendo Switch games though, but that’s basically all we know for sure right now.

The video ended with a date: April 2, 2025, which the company then confirmed would be the day of a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

I expect this broadcast to be a detailed breakdown of the system, outlining its features and revealing some of its launch games. I also think we’re likely to learn a release date, with pre-orders potentially opening too.

2025-03-31T11:34:13.061Z

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the beginning of our live Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct coverage!

With the highly anticipated event under 24 hours away, there’s still plenty of time to get excited before our first in-depth look at Nintendo’s next console.

Whether you’re a more recent fan or a long time Nintendo gamer like me, nothing quite compares to the excitement of learning more about a new piece of hardware from the company.

Tomorrow’s event is undoubtedly going to be an important part of gaming, so this isn’t one that you’ll want to miss!

I’m going to be guiding you through the build up to the broadcast, so let’s begin…