Sun Mar 30 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Nintendo Switch 2 Launching This June, Three-Phase Rollout Planned
**SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2025** – Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 is reportedly set for a June launch, according to a report from Insider Gaming. The launch will follow a three-phase plan for game releases, ensuring a steady stream of titles throughout the year.
Phase one, kicking off in June alongside the console’s release, will feature several first-party Nintendo titles, including the next installment in the Mario Kart franchise, showcased in the initial reveal trailer. June will also see an expansion in the distribution of Switch 2 developer kits to third-party studios, although some developers reportedly already possess them.
Phase two, slated for October to November, will focus on the release of numerous third-party games. The final phase, during the holiday season, will feature additional game releases, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Further fueling speculation, select content creators and media outlets are expected to receive early access to the Switch 2 and upcoming games next week, coinciding with a planned Nintendo Direct. While a Switch 2-focused Direct is scheduled for April 2nd, reports suggest another Direct may air later this week, likely showcasing upcoming titles for the original Nintendo Switch, including the anticipated *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*. The recent release of *Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition* with its hidden 60 FPS mode is also viewed as a potential hint at the Switch 2’s capabilities.
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