Switch 2 rumors despite Nintendo’s theme park announcement – everything about the direct today

The Direct Show is about the Super Nintendo World Park, not about the expected Switch 2. But fans are hoping for a console surprise.

Osaka, Japan – The rumor mill has been churning for months about the potential successor to the Nintendo Switch. As Nintendo finally revealed details about the “Switch 2,” all eyes are on the Direct Show, which takes place today, November 11th. But here’s the twist: Instead of a console, the focus is on an attraction for which fans would have to travel 8,000 kilometers to experience the innovations up close. Still, some are stubbornly clinging to the hope of a big surprise.

Nintendo Direct on November 11th: times and watching in Germany

When does the Direct start? The show will be broadcast live today, November 11th, at 11:00 p.m. German time (equivalent to 2 PM PT in the US). According to an official tweet, the new Nintendo Direct will last around 10 minutes. And “unfortunately” the topic of the new Direct was also revealed in the post.

What is the direct about? The direct presentation focuses entirely on the new “Donkey Kong” expansion in the Super Nintendo World Park in Osaka – over 8,000 kilometers away from Germany. The highlight is a Donkey Kong country-themed area with new attractions and interactive experiences. But not a word has been said about the Switch 2, at least not officially (yet). Here is the corresponding post from Nintendo on X/Twitter:

“You didn’t specifically say that there was no information about the Switch 2”

Nintendo fans hope for more: Despite Nintendo’s clear statement that November 11th’s Direct will be about the theme park, fans are still hoping for a surprise: “They didn’t say no new hardware would be mentioned,” one Twitter user speculates. According to the official information about the backwards compatibility of the Switch 2, the long-dead topic seems to be revived. Here are some reactions from excited fans under the tweet:

• “Maybe they’ll tease the Switch 2 anyway!”
• “Donkey Kong is cool, but what about the new console?”
• “I took a special vacation to see this direct – disappointing.”
• “Yes, they didn’t specifically say that there was no information about the Switch 2…”

Switch 2: Leaks on price, hardware and release date

Costs and technology: According to current rumors, the price of the Switch 2 will be around $400, which would make the new Nintendo console a cheaper alternative to the expensive PS5 Pro. In addition to the confirmed backwards compatibility, there are leaks reporting possible AI-powered features and a dual-screen design. However, these technical features have not yet been officially confirmed. There is further information about the Switch 2 technology here.

Leaks for the release of Switch 2: In addition to the official information, there is a wealth of leaks and rumors surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Insiders claim that the console could potentially launch late this year or early 2025, in time for the holiday shopping season. However, with every day that passes, this seems more and more unlikely.