The wait is over! After months of speculation, Nintendo has officially unveiled the Switch 2! In a brand-new video, we get our first look at the upcoming portable game console. While the video doesn’t dive into the specs, it makes one thing clear: the Switch 2 brings a sleek, refined design that stands out as a more mature, polished version of its predecessor. Gone is the toy-like appearance, but don’t worry — it still carries that signature splash of color.

Get ready, because the Switch 2 is set to drop in 2025!

Update 1: While the original Switch was priced at $299 at release, the Switch 2 will reportedly be priced at $449.99 or $499.99 for the Mario Kart bundle.

Update 2: Nintendo revealed plans for hands-on showcase events starting in early April and running through mid-June across various cities worldwide. These events suggest that the console’s release will likely follow their conclusion, pointing to a potential launch window in June or July 2025.

Update 3: In November, Nintendo confirmed that its new console would include backwards compatibility, but it was unclear if this would apply to digital or physical games. Today’s reveal trailer answered this by showing the system playing a physical cartridge of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. However, the trailer also noted that “certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible” with the new console, raising questions about its game library.