The upcoming Nintendo Direct for the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be a comprehensive showcase, lasting around 60 minutes. This extended duration hints at a packed agenda for this highly anticipated event.

Mark your calendars for April 2, 2025, when the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct kicks off at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. Nintendo has promised to provide a "closer look" at the Switch 2, following its initial reveal earlier in the year. That reveal showcased the Switch 2's form factor, hinted at a possible Mario Kart 9, and teased a new 'mouse' mode for the Joy-Con.

During the Nintendo Direct, fans are hoping to learn about the full Switch 2 launch lineup of games, a specific release date expected between June and September 2025, and the console's price, which analysts predict will be around $400.

As anticipation builds, a picture of the Switch 2's game lineup is beginning to form. Rumors suggest a long list of third-party titles are on the way, and in an interview with IGN, Civilization 7 developer Firaxis expressed interest in the Joy-Con mouse mode. French company Nacon, known for games like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited, and RoboCop: Rogue City, has confirmed it has Switch 2 games ready. Additionally, Hollow Knight: Silksong is rumored to be coming to the Switch 2, and EA has indicated that Madden, FC, and The Sims could be a great fit for the new console.

Nintendo has also scheduled a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 event for April 3 and April 4 at 7am PT each day, where attendees can expect hands-on gameplay demonstrations of Switch 2 games.