If you watched the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal video, you might have noticed what appears to be a 'mouse' mode for the Joy-Cons. During the reveal trailer, there's a captivating moment where a pair of detached Joy-Cons are lowered onto a surface, attachment side down. They connect to a pair of connectors with relatively flat bottoms, and then glide across the surface much like a mouse on a mouse pad. Upon closer inspection, you can even spot what looks like a slider pad on the bottom of one of the connectors, adding weight to the speculation.

Rumors were circulating before the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal that this feature could be possible due to a sensor inside the Joy-Cons, similar to the sensor found on the bottom of a computer mouse. However, Nintendo has yet to officially confirm these rumors or elaborate on what this could mean for gamers.

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Following the reveal, one of the first video games that comes to mind is Firaxis’ Civilization 7. Already confirmed for the original Switch, it's expected to be playable on the Switch 2 through backward compatibility. But the big question is: Will there be a version specifically designed for the Switch 2 that leverages the new Joy-Con's apparent mouse functionality, allowing players to experience Civilization 7 as if they were using a mouse?

IGN discussed the Switch 2 reveal and its potential mouse functionality in a recent interview with Civilization 7's lead designer Ed Beach and executive producer Dennis Shirk. While Beach stayed silent, Shirk offered a teasing response that's sure to fuel further speculation.

"It is definitely intriguing," Shirk remarked. "You always have to make some trade-offs when dealing with pure console controls. And the announcement has some great stuff in it. I love what they're doing with the controllers. It's all very cool. That's about all I can say about it in terms of an opinion. I think it looks awesome and they're not wrong, so it would be cool for something like that."

Of course, Firaxis isn’t going to announce a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Civilization 7 — that will be left to publisher 2K Games. However, with a Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April, we may soon discover more details.

While there's much we don't know about potential mouse support for the Switch 2 and the function of the mysterious new Joy-Con button, we do know that Nintendo's next-gen console is slated for a 2025 release (likely between June and September) and that a new Mario Kart game is in development for it. You can catch up on all our Nintendo Switch 2 coverage right here.