Khizar Mundia 
After years of anticipation among fans and gamers, multiple signs point toward a Nintendo Switch 2 reveal happening in September 2024.
The Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful gaming systems of all time. Every step of its existence has seen the platform host cultural phenomenons, from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to Super Smash Bros Ultimate to Animal Crossing: New Horizon, the Switch. But with the platform’s ability to deliver modern gaming experiences on the decline, Switch fans have their eyes set on Nintendo’s upcoming platform, commonly dubbed the Switch 2.
There’s plenty of information on the console that has come out from court documents and cyberattacks from manufacturers and publishers. While there isn’t much official information on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, that may change soon. Various signs point toward fans getting something related to the platform later this month. This follows reports, financial statements, public statements, and previous Nintendo trends.
Nintendo Switch 2 reveal may be coming in September 2024
Reports point toward fans getting some details about the Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2024.
A tweet from Christopher Dring, the head of GamesIndustry.biz, makes reference to “whispers” around the industry of forward movement regarding the Switch 2. In addition to stating the Nintendo Switch was the greatest console ever, Dring informed fans that there are “whispers” in the industry of “something Switch 2-related” happening in September 2024.
It’s unknown if this “something” is an official hardware and release date reveal. It could also be Nintendo making devkits more widely available, or officially starting to assemble units.
Alongside this, a manufacturing partner of Nintendo, Hosiden, reportedly spent approximately $14 million on new production equipment and $7 million on new automation processes. These expenditures were reportedly made for a “major partner in amusement,” with that company said to be Nintendo.
This follows previous reports that Nintendo was set to start assembling Switch 2 hardware shortly. As with Dring’s statements on X, this was accompanied by the suggestion that a Nintendo Switch 2 reveal was set to happen in September 2024.
Is a Nintendo Direct happening in September 2024?
Nintendo is almost certainly going to hold a Direct event of some kind in September 2024.
There is no official news from Nintendo regarding a Direct being planned for September 2024 but traditions show that they have one in September. Nintendo is famous for its Direct showcases that highlight new games, hardware, and accessories being unveiled.
While there is no official news of the Switch 2 or a Direct being planned, historically the company has Nintendo Direct in August or September. This has included events in late August and early or mid-September every year since 2017.
Nintendo held a combined Indie World Showcase and Partner Showcase in August. This revealed or updated fans on an assortment of JRPGs including Suikoden 1+2 HD Remaster and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Remake. These events have been known to precede official Nintendo Direct events.
If the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is set for September 2024, it’s possible this could replace the traditional Nintendo Direct event. Nintendo does have multiple upcoming games to highlight however, including Metroid Prime 4, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
