A major Nintendo manufacturing partner could potentially be hinting at the upcoming announcement of the Switch 2, according to a recent report from a memory chip company. The Switch's arrival onto the scene served as one of the most exciting moments in recent gaming history, with the console's unique mix of handheld and home console gaming becoming a smash hit. The Switch would sell hundreds of millions of consoles worldwide, even becoming the best-selling console of all-time in Japan. Now, all signs are pointing towards the console's follow-up being close at hand.
While Nintendo has not yet made any official reveals about its heavily-rumored Switch successor, the company has been far from quiet on the matter. Nintendo confirmed that fans would not have to wait long for the full announcement of the console, confirming that the "Switch 2" would be revealed within the current "fiscal year." The developer has also consistently kept fans' expectations in check, frequently stating that no new information would come about the console for many of its recent Nintendo Directs. However, new rumors may suggest that the console's reveal is coming very soon.
New Nintendo Switch 2 Release Window Leaks Explained
The Nintendo Switch 2 could be hitting shelves later than initially expected, according to recent leaks and rumors about its production schedule.
1Nintendo Chip Manufacturer Teasing Switch Successor Console
As reported by Gameranx, a recent report from Nintendo manufacturing partner Macronix may be teasing an upcoming reveal for the Switch 2. Within the report, the Taiwanese memory chip manufacturer suggests that its customers are expecting "a new platform" to be released within the next quarters. The report also shares that sales of Switch cartridges have declined significantly, with many fans anticipating the launch of the Switch 2. The presentation from Macronix came as part of the company's financial report to its shareholders, likely with Macronix sharing news about the Switch 2 with its investors.
The potential teasing of the Switch 2's upcoming release comes as the new Nintendo platform's first titles have already become the subject of numerous rumors. Recent leaks and rumors have teased everything from Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet ports to a definitive edition of Elden Ring arriving to the new console. Rumors have also swirled about the console's reveal date, with many expecting Nintendo to finally unveil the console within the next few weeks.
While many fans begin to look ahead to the Switch 2, Nintendo's current platform continues to chug along with plenty of exciting releases and updates. Nintendo recently saw the long-awaited release of Yakuza Kiwami on the Switch with the game already selling well on the platform, according to Sega. Recent rumors have also hinted at some exciting news for Pokemon fans, with a major new event potentially coming for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The Switch 2's reveal is already set up to be one of gaming's most exciting announcements when Nintendo finally shows off the console.