Leaks behind the Nintendo Switch 2 have recently intensified as the new year entered, particularly as many believe that the Japanese gaming giant is set to unveil it this 2025, and GameStop may have provided a new clue to it. For many years, GameStop has been known for leaking games and hardware in the past, so their being a source for upcoming releases is no longer new, and most of the time, a trusted one.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameStop Leak Hint at Upcoming Release
The GameStop website made an interesting development where it listed various accessory SKUs behind the Nintendo Switch on the company's backend, and according to ComicBook Gaming, this is hinting at the Switch 2 console's reveal. This was first discovered by a Redditor, and searching the keyword "Switch2" on GameStop's website would show the related accessories to it.
This included a Micro SD card in 256 GB and 512 GB configurations, as well as a dedicated Joy-Con charger grip for the "Switch 2," and they were recently made available by the video game retailer on their website.
However, the only thing that was not indicated in their listing was their ETA (estimated time of arrival) to the warehouse (WH) which does not bring a clue as to when it would be available to the public. Most of the time, accessories are listed or sold ahead of a device, and in this case, the Switch 2, so that when the console drops, these accessories will be immediately available.
When Will Nintendo Unveil or Ship the Switch 2 Console?
For now, there are still no concrete claims or confirmations from Nintendo regarding the Switch 2 console's arrival, and the largest hint regarding it was that it will be unveiled by the end of Big Red's current fiscal year. However, according to ComicBook Gaming, GameStop's listing hints at a nearing release date, possibly by early 2025, for the Nintendo Switch 2's much-awaited arrival.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks and Rumors
Last year was a massive letdown for Nintendo fans as the company did not unveil any concrete details behind the "Switch's successor" console despite many leaks and speculations claiming that 2024 was set to be its year. However, there were some who claimed that the next-gen console would be delayed until March 2025, and it lined up with what Nintendo previously shared that it will bring news to the device by the end of its 2024 fiscal year.
That being said, many fans and gamers resorted to getting the latest scoop regarding the next-gen console from leaks, with an assortment of sources sharing various details about how the console looks, what it will feature, and more. However, one of the top rumored details behind the Switch 2 is its release date, and many believe that it will arrive this early 2025 when Nintendo will unveil the console.
So far, The Big Red gaming company only confirmed that the new console will be unveiled by the end of the said fiscal year and that the next-gen Switch will feature backward compatibility with the original software. GameStop is one of the biggest retailers in North America, and their listing SKUs behind the Nintendo Switch hints that something big is coming, and many believe that this is the Switch 2.
