The rumors around Nintendo Switch 2 have been running around for a while now. The Japanese gaming giant has had a decent first half of 2023. From successful releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom and Metroid Prime to a super hit Nintendo Direct, the developers have checked all the boxes. The launch of a new Switch might just be a perfect ending to the company’s golden run. Well, the fans might not have to wait till the end of the year for the highly anticipated release. The latest leak has suggested an imminent Switch 2 launch.

The biggest gaming festival is set to mark its OG comeback by the end of August. Ever since Nintendo confirmed its presence at the event, fans had speculated an intriguing announcement. It turns out the gamers’ anticipation might just turn out to be true. Rumors suggest the Germany-hosted Gamescom 2023 will be staged for a Switch 2 launch. A reliable leaker has allegedly confirmed the upcoming release. The leak immediately went viral on social media, as fans called it a reliable source. Hence, the gaming community is thrilled as it looks forward to Gamescom 2023.

Another direct by the end of August to announce Nintendo Switch 2

All the previous speculations had suggested a possible Switch release by the beginning of 2024. Although there was no official confirmation made by the company, fans were certain of the rumors. The company has lately been following a similar marketing pattern of sudden gigantic announcements. The policy of cashing in on the rumor hype has worked wonders for Nintendo this year.

As reported by VGC and confirmed by Eurogamer, the Switch sequel is scheduled for release in the second half of 2024. Both sites cited sources that state development studios have dev kits. However, Startmenu learned that the Japanese company can confirm the presence of new hardware as early as the end of August 2023. A source who regularly communicates with multiple studios and platform owners across the industry told the launch that Nintendo plans to announce the Switch’s next steps at Gamescom 2023.

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If the rumors are to be trusted, this might mark a major turnaround in the ongoing console rivalry. Microsoft has lately been the pick of all its console rivals. But with Nintendo Switch in the game, things might spice up. Seems like we’ll have to wait for the Gamescon for a pleasant surprise. What are your thoughts on the rumor?

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