When the Nintendo Switch was launched in 2017, it took the world by storm. With a library that spans beloved franchises like Zelda, Mario, and Animal Crossing, the Switch has not only become a household name but also Nintendo‘s best-selling console to date. Almost 7 years later, fans are eagerly waiting for the launch of the successor, the Switch 2. However, contrary to previous rumors that indicated a 2024 launch, the handheld console may take its sweet time hitting the markets. Recent information from various sources now points to a launch in the first quarter of 2025.
Metroid Prime 4 might be the first flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2
This new timeline suggests Nintendo is aiming for a release similar to the original Switch, which hit the market in March 2017. Developers have been informed of this shift, with some already working on games for the upcoming console, indicating a strong start for its launch lineup.
One of the titles potentially being prepared for the Switch 2 is Metroid Prime 4
Originally announced in 2017, the game’s development was restarted in 2019 and has been relatively quiet since. This delay has led to speculation that it might be a flagship title for the new console.
The success of the original Switch, which became Nintendo’s best-selling console, sets a high bar for its successor. With sales surpassing those of its competitors from Sony and Microsoft, the next console from Nintendo has big shoes to fill. The handheld is already reported to have backward compatibility. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Nintendo plans to build on the Switch’s legacy with its next innovation in gaming.
