The 8-year-old Nintendo Switch is about to get a sequel, and we'll know a lot more on April 2. Nintendo revealed the Switch 2 via a several-minute-long YouTube trailer earlier this year that showed off the new console's contours and a single Mario Kart game but little else.

Industry developers leak the plan Nintendo Switch 2 will follow from the time of its presentation at the April 2 Direct.

Set for Wednesday, April 2, this showcase is expected to finally confirm the Switch 2's release date and the all-important price. The latest rumors tip the console for a June launch and a $399 price tag. And Switch 2 pre-orders could go live following the conclusion of the Direct.

Switch 2 will reportedly release in June, and the company is apparently planning a "three-phase strategy" for releasing games in 2025.

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 ...