Recent reports suggest a potential "Summer of Switch 2" in 2025, despite an anticipated April 2025 launch date. Nintendo continues to focus on maximizing sales of the current Switch model.
A "Summer of Switch 2" Launch Window?
Developers Eyeing April/May 2025 Release
Industry whispers place the Switch 2 launch no earlier than April 2025. GamesIndustry.biz, citing developer sources, reports that developers have been advised to not expect a launch within the current fiscal year (ending March 2025). Many hope for an April or May release, avoiding a potential clash with other major titles.
This strategic timing might help avoid competition with highly anticipated games like "GTA 6," rumored for a Fall 2025 release. Further fueling speculation, journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe hinted at a pre-August 2024 Switch 2 announcement. While Nintendo aims for a pre-March 2025 announcement, official confirmation remains elusive.
Nintendo's Stock and Switch Sales
Switch Sales Remain Strong Despite Year-on-Year Decline
image via Google Finance A recent dip in Nintendo's stock followed a report of declining Switch sales. Q1 FY2025 results showed a significant year-on-year sales decrease. However, with 2.1 million units sold in Q1 and 15.7 million units sold in FY2024, the Switch continues to perform well, exceeding initial sales projections.
Continued Engagement with the Current Switch
Despite the decline, Nintendo emphasizes sustained user engagement, with over 128 million annual active users between July 2023 and June 2024. The company reiterates its commitment to maximizing both hardware and software sales for the current Switch, projecting 13.5 million units for FY2025, even with the Switch 2 on the horizon.
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