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Nintendo is gearing up for a significant announcement with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, where details about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 are expected to be unveiled. Although an official release date has not been confirmed, speculation is mounting that the new console could launch on May 15. This theory, proposed by ThunderStash Gaming and reported by Nintendo Life, is based on analysis of patterns and community research rather than insider leaks.
Supporting this May 15 release date are several key events and product launches. Notably, the video game “Doom: The Dark Ages” is set to release on the same day and is rumored to be a launch title for the Switch 2. Additionally, a major Nintendo Switch 2 experience event is scheduled in various cities from April 4 through May 11, resuming later in Seoul on May 31. This timeline suggests a potential launch window in late May. Furthermore, a new LEGO Mario Kart set, possibly tied to the upcoming “Mario Kart 9,” is also slated for release on May 15, alongside the opening of a new flagship Nintendo store in San Francisco.
Other activities around this date include the opening of Donkey Kong Country at the Universal Super Nintendo World park over Memorial Day weekend. Moreover, reports indicate that nearly 400,000 Switch 2 consoles were shipped from a Vietnamese manufacturing facility to North America in January, hinting that Nintendo may be preparing for an imminent launch rather than storing these units for a later date.
While this remains speculative, the evidence points to a strategic release of the Nintendo Switch 2 in mid-May, aligning with Nintendo’s pattern of spring launches for major titles. As anticipation builds, more concrete details are expected to emerge from the upcoming Nintendo Direct.