Ex-Nintendo Employee Explains Why the Company Won’t Reveal Switch 2 Despite Leaks

A former employee from Nintendo has explained their belief as to why Nintendo might be holding back on announcing the Nintendo Switch 2, despite numerous leaks about the console. The Switch 2 seems to be an industry-wide open secret at this point. Although Nintendo hasn’t officially commented much about its successor to the Switch, a steady stream of leaks over the past year have given us a good sense of what we might see in the new console. Recently, these leaks have gained momentum and may even have revealed the appearance and release month for the Switch 2. Despite all the information swirling around about the Switch 2, Nintendo appears to be disregarding everything that’s been leaked, as they seem determined to stick to their previously announced plan.

Krysta Yang, a former PR manager at Nintendo (2007-2022), who was instrumental in launching several consoles for the company, believes that Nintendo has likely chosen a specific date to unveil the Switch 2 and is unlikely to change it, regardless of numerous leaks not materializing online.

According to Yang, despite the unpredictable nature of these leaks, Nintendo remains committed to their original strategy. They’ve got a specific date marked on their calendar, and they seem determined to see it through, regardless of any obstacles.

I’ve got a feeling that despite all the rumors swirling around, Nintendo’s got their eyes on a specific release date. Rain or shine, they’re standing firm with their plans – nothing seems to be shaking them off course.

— Krysta Yang (@breath0air) January 8, 2025

As for predicting exactly when the launch date for Switch 2 might be unveiled, it’s quite challenging to provide a definite answer. Some whispers hint at a possible announcement this week, while others speculate that we won’t see it until before the end of January. Nintendo has been rather tight-lipped about the matter, only confirming that the announcement will take place prior to March 31st, which marks the conclusion of their current fiscal year.

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2025-01-09 03:12