Now We Know Exactly When Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Is Happening

Nintendo has added a small however vital element concerning the Switch 2 Direct on April 2: It’ll start at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. The streaming occasion will probably be centered on the not too long ago revealed system and guarantees “a more in-depth take a look at Nintendo Switch 2.”

On X, Nintendo revealed the particular beginning time for the Nintendo Direct in April. The occasion was beforehand unveiled when the corporate formally pulled again the curtain on Switch 2 final month with a reveal trailer. Thus far, Nintendo has confirmed the title for the system and what it seems to be like, however lots of data continues to be lacking. As an illustration, there isn’t any launch date, worth, or launch lineup for Switch 2–particulars that must be addressed on the Direct in April.

What we do know is that Switch 2 will probably be backwards appropriate with Switch games–with some caveats. Tremendous Mario Bros. Marvel was showcased as a recreation that may work on each consoles. We know that the Pleasure-Cons are greater and connect by way of a magnetic system, as a substitute of sliding onto the pill with rails. We additionally know that Nintendo is strongly teasing a brand new Mario Kart recreation for the system.

Earlier this week, EA CEO Andrew Wilson hinted that the Madden NFL and EA Sports activities FC franchises might seem on Switch 2. They be a part of a protracted checklist of rumored video games for Switch 2, resembling Murderer’s Creed Shadows, Last Fantasy VII Remake, and Halo: The Grasp Chief Assortment. It is also unclear if first-party video games beforehand introduced for the unique Switch, resembling Metroid Prime 4: Past, might make an look on the Switch 2.

Together with the Nintendo Direct, Nintendo can also be holding Switch 2 expertise occasions in cities internationally. They start in early April in locations like New York Metropolis and Paris, persevering with into Might in Amsterdam and Seoul.