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As of this writing, Nintendo has yet to reveal an actual release date for the sequel console.
This isnt just speculation.
No leaks or insider knowledge here.
TS says Nintendo has a long history with Doom, which is true, but not necessarily an indicator.
Lastly,LEGOand Nintendo arepartnering on a new, massive Mario Kart setthat releases on May 15.
That set will initially be exclusive to the LEGO.com store with other retailers getting it on July 1.
Presumably this new set is a tie-in with Mario Kart 9, which should launch with the Switch 2.
Lastly, Nintendo is opening up a new flagship store in San Francisco on May 15.
Combining that opening with a new console launch would make sense from a marketing perspective.
Switch 2 release outlook
The logic is pretty sound.
I don’t believe the LEGO partnership as much, but I can see how you get there.
One point I would add is that Nintendo likes to release major titles in the spring.
As an example,Mario Kart 8launched in May 2014.
The Switch version launched April 28, 2017, which is nearly a May launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand the original Splatoon both saw May releases.
Last year, thePaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorcame out in mid-May.
If it’s not in time for the holidays, Nintendo likes Spring releases for major titles.
As mentioned, it’s all speculation, and the logic feels sound.
At this point, neither a fast turnaround nor a longer wait would be surprising.
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