Speculation about a Nintendo Switch 2 announcement remains high, with many fans convinced the reveal could happen this month. Rumors are also circulating about a port of a major third-party open-world game potentially coming to the new console.
With November just around the corner, it seems likely that predictions for a Switch 2 revealed in October might be off the mark.
Recently, leaker PH Brazil suggested a 2024 announcement is still on the cards, narrowing it down to either Monday or Tuesday of this week. However, this seems based more on informed guesses than confirmed insider information.
Numerous smaller sources are also suggesting a reveal this week, but there’s no solid evidence. The most notable event scheduled is a Nintendo investors meeting on Tuesday, November 5, which historically has sometimes included major announcements.
The practical timing for a Switch 2 reveal might be January or February of next year, as a holiday season announcement could risk discouraging holiday sales of the existing Nintendo Switch.
However, one could argue that those who have waited almost eight years to buy a Switch might not follow game news closely enough to be deterred by a Switch 2 announcement.
Over the weekend, social media has been buzzing with these rumors, although prominent insiders have been cautious.
Jeff Grubb commented on Twitter that he’s “living the ‘We’ll get it when we get it’ life,” while Nate the Hate pointed out that while the timing “would make sense,” no one has claimed to know for sure.
Nintendo has promised to reveal the new console before the end of March 2025, although the announcement might be brief—possibly just a name or a vague teaser image.
Adding fuel to the rumor fire, there’s also speculation about a “Definitive Edition” of Elden Ring for the Switch 2, slated for a late 2025 release.
This rumor originated with Nash Weedle, who claims that Virtuos, the studio behind Metal Gear Delta, may handle the port. Since Elden Ring was available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, a Switch 2 port could be feasible even with only a modest power boost from the current Switch model.
Virtuos previously ported Dark Souls: Remastered to the original Switch, which could support the plausibility of the rumor or simply be a reason it was created.
The release window for the Switch 2 remains officially unconfirmed, with most rumors pointing to late spring or autumn of next year but leaving open the possibility of a later launch in 2026.
We’ll likely find out soon enough if this week brings any concrete news, but for now, fans will have to wait to see if these rumors come to fruition.
