"Switch 2 Nintendo Direct: Date and Time Announced"

The highly anticipated Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 is set to air at 6am PT on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, which translates to 9am ET and 2pm UK time. Nintendo plans to delve deeper into the details of the Switch 2, following its brief introduction last month. That initial reveal showcased the Switch 2's design, hinted at the potential for Mario Kart 9, and introduced a new 'mouse' mode feature for the Joy-Con controllers.

However, many questions about the Switch 2 remain unanswered, such as the function of the new Joy-Con button, the console's performance capabilities, and the purpose of its new ports.

The upcoming Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal the complete lineup of launch titles for the Switch 2, along with a specific release date, anticipated to be sometime between June and September 2025. There's also anticipation for the announcement of the Switch 2's price, with analysts predicting it to be around $400.

As the details emerge, we're getting a clearer picture of the gaming prospects for the Switch 2. A variety of third-party titles are rumored to be in the works for the console. In an interview with IGN, the developers of Civilization 7 at Firaxis expressed intrigue about the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse mode. French video game and accessories manufacturer Nacon, known for titles such as Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed that they have games ready for the Switch 2. Additionally, the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumored to be coming to the platform. Just this week, EA indicated that games like Madden, FC, and The Sims would be well-suited for the Switch 2.