Nintendo announces 60-min Switch 2 showcase

The upcoming Nintendo Direct showcase for Switch 2 will run approximately 60 minutes, as officially confirmed by Nintendo. This extended duration indicates the company has substantial content to present during this highly anticipated event.

The presentation is scheduled for April 2, 2025 at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST. Nintendo plans to provide an in-depth look at Switch 2, building upon their initial teaser of the console earlier this year.

Previous reveals included a glimpse of the Switch 2's design, possible footage of Mario Kart 9, and hints about a potential 'mouse' functionality for the updated Joy-Con controllers.

Key unanswered questions remain about the system, including: - The purpose of the mysterious 'C' button on new Joy-Con controllers - The console's technical capabilities - Potential uses for its additional ports

The presentation will likely reveal the Switch 2's launch game lineup and expected release window between June-September 2025. Industry analysts anticipate a $400 price point, which Nintendo may confirm during the event.

Anticipated games include: - Multiple third-party titles currently in development - Civilization 7, with developers expressing interest in the Joy-Con's mouse functionality - Nacon-published titles like Greedfall 2 and RoboCop: Rogue City - Rumored launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong - Potential EA sports titles including Madden and FC

Recent announcements about Virtual Game Cards for game sharing raised additional questions regarding Switch 2 compatibility, particularly due to fine print on Nintendo's official website.

Additionally, Nintendo has scheduled two Nintendo Treehouse: Live sessions (April 3-4 at 7am PT) featuring hands-on gameplay demonstrations of upcoming Switch 2 titles.