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Nintendo has released a first trailer for the Switch 2. This confirms the latest rumors from the last few days about the planned reveal.
Update on January 16, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.:Actually! Nintendo lets the cat out of the bag and shows the Switch 2 for the first time. A short video gives a first look at the console including the docking station and Joy-Cons. Unfortunately, there is no fixed release date yet. This will probably only happen whenrevealed. For the Nintendo Switch 2, the color has returned from white to black after the Switch OLED. The supposed release model only has blue and red accents on the Joy-Cons:
Original message from January 16, 2025 at 9:05 a.m.:Die is the hottest topic in the gaming world, and the rumors could soon be coming to an end. Credible leakers like NateTheHate and Jeff Grubb say that Nintendo could release the reveal trailer for the new console in the coming hours. The possible time windows for Germany? Already tonight or tomorrow afternoon. But how likely is that really?
Everything points to Nintendo announcing the Switch 2 on January 16th - or not?
New leaks and times:Diecan be seen. According to NateTheHate, Nintendo could release the trailer for the Switch 2 as a so-called “shadow drop”. That means he would appear without much warning. His prediction is based on insider sources and coincides with Jeff Grubb's information, who also mentions January 16, 2025 for the unveiling of the Nintendo console.
- Here are the relevant time windows for Germany (CET):
- Announcement: Tonight at 2:30 AM (equivalent to 8:30 PM ET or 10:30 AM JST).
- Trailer release: Tomorrow afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (equivalent to 10:00 AM ET).
- There is no exact time for the leaked reveal, as the sources contradict each other
Historically, Nintendo has often released big trailers like this during Japanese primetime, making these times even more likely.
Nintendo Switch 2 mit Trailer als Shadow Drop
Nintendo is known for its unusual way of making announcements. Here are some examples of similar approaches:Paper Mario: The Origami Kingwas presented with a trailer in 2020 without warning. The mini-directs during COVID continued to surprise fans - but that was a different time back then. The trailers tooThe Legend of Zelda: Calamity of GanonandXenoblade Chroniclesalso came without much notice.
However, a new console like the Switch 2 is a different story - and many fans doubt that Nintendo would rely on a similar strategy for such a big reveal. So is there an announcement that a big show is coming?
Discussion about the credibility of the Switch 2 leaks
Several insiders are responsible for the latest leaks about the Switch 2 and their announcement. Here is an overview:
- NateTheHate (reliable): Has often shared correct information, but recently worded it more carefully.
- Jeff Grubb (reliable): Confirms the time frame, has a solid success rate with leaks.
- PH Brazil (medium reliable):Support Nate and Grubb's predictions on Reddit
- Random leaks (volatile): Many community leaks support the time frames but have no history of correct predictions.
This is what the players say:The community debates heatedly - and opinions range from "That makes perfect sense" to "Leakers like this just want to generate hype." Other users comment: “Nintendo loves surprises”. Some fans even suspect that Nintendo may have intentionally spread false information to expose leakers.
Nintendo under pressure?Little is officially known about Switch 2. But in the last few days. Prototypes have been shown at trade fairs, the first console models are available on the black market and many features of the Switch 2 Joycons have been revealed. Also. Nintendo could regain control with a bang - and we'll soon know whether there's any truth to the leaks.
