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 latest weeks, together with a dummy Change 2 unit that gave us a great have a look at the console’s purported design.
We all know Nintendo gained’t launch the console this yr. The corporate has been reasonably tight-lipped in regards to the Change 2 previously, however it has a minimum of confirmed that the next-gen system shall be unveiled by March 2025. The corporate didn’t give us a greater estimate than that, leaving followers guessing.
Nonetheless, issues took an uncommon flip in latest weeks, as extra purported Change 2 equipment had been leaked. All of it culminated in a complete Change 2 dummy unit showing in an in depth hands-on video (picture above). I stated on the time that the dummy system appeared convincing based mostly on what sometimes occurs within the tech universe. Often, when accent makers share dummy units, it means they’ve correct design data.
It seems the leaks might need had an impact on Nintendo, a minimum of based on 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 unique individual 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 submit 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 subsequent Donkey Kong recreation 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 could possibly be introduced on or earlier than that date.
Extra not too long ago, the identical Redditors on the Change 2 subreddit identified the Weibo posts of an individual who apparently leaked your entire June 2024 Nintendo Direct occasion. The Redditors say this individual “has been counting down utilizing Fibonacci sequence numbers since December twenty first.” That countdown expires on January eighth. The identical leaker apparently stated previously that the Change 2 could possibly be unveiled in January.
I do know all of it sounds loopy, however it suits 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 data is correct. Or we might merely be taking a look at hypothesis and wishful pondering.
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 corporations wish to profit from the Change 2 launch, in order that they’re creating loads of merchandise for the console.
Lastly, I’ll level out that a special Change 2 leaker, who revealed loads of particulars in regards to 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.
