With 2024 winding down, there’s no query that the Nintendo Change 2 console is likely one of the most talked about devices set to debut subsequent yr. We’ve witnessed an growing variety of leaks in current weeks, together with a dummy Change 2 unit that gave us a very good have a look at the console’s purported design.
We all know Nintendo received’t launch the console this yr. The corporate has been slightly tight-lipped concerning the Change 2 prior to now, nevertheless it has no less than confirmed that the next-gen gadget will likely be unveiled by March 2025. The corporate didn’t give us a greater estimate than that, leaving followers guessing.
Nevertheless, issues took an uncommon flip in current weeks, as extra purported Change 2 equipment have been leaked. All of it culminated in a complete Change 2 dummy unit showing in an in depth hands-on video (picture above). I mentioned on the time that the dummy gadget appeared convincing based mostly on what usually occurs within the tech universe. Often, when accent makers share dummy units, it means they’ve correct design info.
It seems the leaks might need had an impact on Nintendo, no less than in accordance with one insider. Apparently, Nintendo desires to reschedule the launch occasion and host it before deliberate to forestall additional leaks from revealing the Change 2 secrets and techniques. A special particular person additionally hinted at an earlier-than-expected launch date. If both supply is right, the Change 2 launch occasion may occur very quickly.
First, Redditors noticed this put up on X from Nintendo leaker Samus Hunter just a few days in the past.
The insider says Nintendo may unveil the Change 2 earlier than “DK,” which might solely be the following Donkey Kong sport for the Change, Donkey Kong Nation Returns HD. The Redditors level out the sport is perhaps launched on January sixteenth, 2025. Due to this fact, the Change 2 might be introduced on or earlier than that date.
Extra lately, the identical Redditors on the Change 2 subreddit identified the Weibo posts of an individual who apparently leaked your complete June 2024 Nintendo Direct occasion. The Redditors say this particular person “has been counting down utilizing Fibonacci sequence numbers since December twenty first.” That countdown expires on January eighth. The identical leaker apparently mentioned prior to now that the Change 2 might be unveiled in January.
I do know all of it sounds loopy, nevertheless it matches with Samus Hunter’s declare above. The Nintendo Change 2 launch occasion might occur in some unspecified time in the future within the first two weeks of January, if this info is correct. Or we might merely be taking a look at hypothesis and wishful considering.
Regardless of the case, the actual fact stays that Change 2 equipment will proceed to leak the nearer we get to the launch occasion. Loads of firms wish to benefit from the Change 2 launch, so that they’re creating loads of merchandise for the console.
Lastly, I’ll level out that a unique Change 2 leaker, who revealed loads of particulars concerning the console teased a full design reveal for Christmas Day. If that occurs, it would additional persuade Nintendo to get it over it, and unveil the console in all its glory before deliberate. The identical leaker additionally teased a January launch for the next-gen Change.
