Nintendo Switch 2 Releasing on January 16

It's been hard to keep up with all the many rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 release. Here's yet another rumor about the Nintendo Switch 2—and yes, you heard that right! The rumor mill has been buzzing lately, with leaks and speculation popping up constantly. This particular update could even mark the end of Switch 2 hardware rumors altogether!

A YouTuber known as Nate the Hate posted a video announcing that the reveal of Switch 2 is happening this week—specifically on Thursday, January 16. Nate has a strong track record, and there's good reason to believe this date is accurate. If he's right, the announcement is just around the corner, and that's incredibly exciting.

Apart from the release information, Nate also shared a few more details about the announcement itself. He mentioned that it will focus mostly on the hardware, with little or no mention of games. While there could be a brief glimpse of a game or two, it seems the primary focus will be on the console itself. He did note that this information might not be complete, so there could be surprises.

This reveal will finally give us a proper look at the new system. It's been a long wait with plenty of leaks, but nothing official from Nintendo. Nate also discussed some other exciting news in the video, including Microsoft's plans to bring more of their games to the Switch 2. Titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Halo: Master Chief Collection have been mentioned, along with the possibility of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

If the Switch 2 is significantly more powerful than the original, it could handle a wider variety of games, making it a more attractive platform for developers like Microsoft. It makes sense they'd want to port games to it, especially given the recent trends of expanding their titles to other platforms.

So, it seems we're closer than ever to an official Switch 2 announcement. If Nate's information is correct, the Switch 2 might be revealed as early as this Thursday. However, given Nintendo's global operations, time zones could play a role, so allow for a 24-hour window around January 16.

Nintendo has a history of last-minute announcements. For example, the first Switch was revealed late the night before its official announcement. If the Switch 2 reveal is happening on Thursday, Nintendo might wait until late Wednesday to announce it. Of course, they could surprise us and announce it sooner.

If the reveal is truly imminent, the console might launch within five months—or even earlier—based on other rumors and speculation. The anticipation is building, and I can't wait to learn more. That's all the current information about the Switch 2. It reminds me of when Nintendo teased upcoming consoles years in advance through Easter eggs in their games.