Nintendo Co (OTC:NTDOF) (OTC:NTDOY) has reportedly informed developers that the release of its next gaming console, often referred to as the "Switch 2," will likely not occur before April 2025.

The timeline suggests a later launch than some may have anticipated for the successor to the popular Nintendo Switch, the Video Games Chronicle reports.

The news comes from Chris Dring, head of GamesIndustry.biz, who discussed the potential launch plans on the publication's latest podcast.

Dring noted that developers and fans alike are eager for the new console, especially given the excitement surrounding major upcoming titles like "Grand Theft Auto 6," which could coincide with the Switch 2's release.

The Switch 2 is said to include a larger 1080p screen and magnetically attached controllers.

It is rumored to play all physical and digital games from its predecessor and feature a cartridge slot for Switch game cards. The Switch 2 will also use a USB-C charging port.

As of June 30, 2024, Nintendo reported that the Switch had sold 143.42 million units worldwide. The company aims to sell an additional 13.5 million units by the end of the current fiscal year.

Switch sold 2.1 million units in the first quarter. Sony sold 2.4 million PlayStation 5 (PS5) units in the quarter.

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