Nintendo will reportedly reveal the Switch 2 this week following a spate of 'leaks' of the new hardware, with the company apparently focused on the console and not gamesTech16:55, 13 Jan 2025Updated 16:55, 13 Jan 2025Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, but when?After a series of leaks, it appears the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is just days away, as one insider suggests the console will be revealed on Thursday, January 16.Nintendo recently broke its silence around the console, claiming that a CES leak from accessory manufacturer Genki is "not official", and reportedly sent lawyers to make contact.We've already heard it'll potentially use AI upscaling for 4K visuals and have magnetic controllers, and maybe come with an OLED display at launch.Now, we may have our first idea of when to expect a more official look at the console, even if games may fall by the wayside this time.As spotted by VGC, podcaster Nate the Hate has claimed the Switch 2 reveal plans are coming very soon indeed.I can share with you that Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in the coming week I have been told Switch 2 will be revealed on Thursday, January 16 just a few days from now, they explain, but if you're looking for the first glimpse of next-gen Mario, you may be disappointed.Ive heard that the reveal itself is going to focus almost exclusively on the console itself. There is not going to be any presence of games."There could be a game shown running on the screen, depending on how the trailer is put together, but software is not going to be a focus.So that's the reveal date, but what about the release? According to Nate the Hate, there's a chance the company will launch the Switch 2 in May or June, and that it'll be packed with third-party ports.We've already covered one AAA game making the jump, but it could include Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Assassin's Creed Mirage, and Metal Gear Solid Delta the latter of which still doesn't have a release date on any platform.Article continues belowAt this point, we're on the edge of our seats, so here's hoping Nate the Hate is on the money.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED