Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live: the latest Switch 2 reveals from the event as they come in

It’s the big day folks! The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is just around the corner and the anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. We’re expecting to learn loads about the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo’s next major console, in a tell-all presentation that lasts for a confirmed duration of roughly 60 minutes.

This is going to be a massive day in gaming history, with millions of fans tuning in. Our live coverage will be your one-stop shop for all the major announcements and reveals as they happen. Whether you’re watching the stream alongside us or can’t tune in, we’re going to have everything that you need right here.

Join me as I count down the last few hours until the event, keeping you updated with a steady stream of Switch 2 leaks, rumors, news, and updates as they come in. I’ll even be squeezing in a few last-minute predictions here and there, as we draw nearer and nearer to the official start time.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct start time

Here’s a quick reminder of when the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is set to begin. It takes place place today on April 2, 2025 at 9AM ET / 6AM PT / 2PM BST.

Nintendo confirmed that it will be “approximately 60 minutes long” in a recent social media post, so make sure that you have about an hour free if you want to follow along as it all happens.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live countdown

Knowing the start time is all well and good, but here’s a live countdown showing you exactly how many hours and minutes are left to go.

How to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

As is the case with most official Nintendo streams, the most reliable and popular to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is via the official Nintendo YouTube channel.

It will also be streaming on Twitch if that’s your preference.

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct final predictions

With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct almost here, I’m very keen to lock in some final predictions.

Starting with a safe bet, I think that the next Mario Kart will be shown in detail and is very likely to be a launch title. I suspect that it will be joined by some other major Nintendo franchises, most probably a new 3D Super Mario game.

Third-party games will also be shown, likely an Elden Ring port or a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake if those persistent rumors are accurate.

I believe that the Nintendo Switch 2’s features will be detailed too, with a breakdown of what exactly the Switch 2 can do. This could include showing off the rumored mouse mode, which seems all be officially confirmed at this point.

I would also put money on both a pre-order and release window being announced, plus pricing information for each region.

What kind of prices are we expecting? TechRadar Gaming predicts that the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $399.99 / £349.99 / AU$699.95 – though this is just careful speculation for now.

Hello and welcome to the beginning of my Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live coverage!

I’m going to guide you through the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct as it happens, keeping you up to date with a steady feed of all the latest news just as it comes in.

The presentation is only two hours away now, so I would really start getting prepared. If you haven’t already, consider bookmarking the official Nintendo YouTube page for easy access once the broadcast goes live.

What’s the fuss all about?

If you’re a little out of the loop and want to know what today’s Switch 2 event is all about, here’s a quick recap of events so far explaining exactly why I’m so excited.

Nintendo first unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, the upcoming successor to its hugely popular Nintendo Switch console, in a surprise reveal trailer posted almost two months ago on January 16, 2025.

It showed off the new system officially for the first time, with a slick 3D animation paired with cute music and cool sound effects.

Although there were plenty of small hints throughout, the video confirmed very few new features and didn’t explicitly mention any games (though what looks like a new Mario Kart was shown briefly on screen).

It did plainly state that the Nintendo Switch 2 would be able to play most Nintendo Switch games though, but that’s basically all we know for sure right now.

The video ended with a date: April 2, 2025, which the company then confirmed would be the day of a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

I expect this imminent broadcast to be a detailed breakdown of the system, outlining its features and revealing some of its launch games. I also think we’re likely to learn a release date, with pre-orders potentially opening too.

If you need a quick reminder about the broadcast’s length, Nintendo has previously confirmed that it will be “approximately 60 minutes long”.

This is a bit longer than your average 40 or so minute Nintendo Direct and about the same duration as the original Nintendo Switch reveal event.

I’m optimistic that this will be more than enough time to have all our most pressing questions answered.

Speaking of reminders, now would be a fantastic time to refresh yourself on the Switch 2 with the original first-look trailer.

It was our first official look at the console’s design and shows some physical differences between it and the original Nintendo Switch.

Will mouse mode finally be official?

I think we’re definitely going to see the long-rumored mouse mode in action very soon.

This has been the subject of many leaks and was even hinted at by that console reveal trailer (which showed the Joy-Con darting around a flat surface like mice).

The idea is that the new Joy-Con controllers will be able to be used on their sides thanks to an optical sensor that lets them detect movements to control things on-screen.

It sounds a bit silly at first, but the practical applications of this idea could be huge. It would allow for much better precision in shooter games like Nintendo’s own Splatoon, or be a blessing for navigating the complex interfaces of titles like Super Mario Maker.