It’s So Disastrous Even Hardcore Fans Want to Jump Ship

At this point, it feels as though the original Nintendo Switch came from a prehistoric era, and the wait for Switch 2 feels more and more like torture with each passing day.

Considering how the past few months have been for both PlayStation and Xbox, this could’ve been the perfect time for its announcement. Yet, Nintendo has continued to maintain its silence on the matter, and for our money, this is a critical mistake that might just cost the company before the console even arrives.

Nintendo Is Making a Risky Move Not Talking About the Switch 2 at All

Now, let’s break down why this prolonged silence is starting to pose a slight risk for Team Red’s leader. For starters, people have grown restless and gone insane waiting for a successor (First rule of the first club, but for the Switch 2 subreddit).

More importantly, we’ve noticed that even the platform’s diehard loyalists are starting to feel a little perplexed by what’s going on with the console and the company at the moment.

Without any official news or even a teaser of what’s to come, speculation and doubt are spreading like wildfire at the moment, with many wondering whether to jump ship to a Steam Deck or explore Xbox and PlayStation’s ecosystems instead.

Another thing worth noting is that many people are still sticking to the original Switch and recommending others get one if they’re interested in the platform.

Switch 2: Nobody knows when or even if it’ll come. If you want a Switch, buy a Switch.
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While this is fine on some level—you can sell the Switch when the next one arrives and get your money’s worth until then—it still runs the risk of self-cannibalization, especially in second and third-world countries. If people keep buying the current Switch, Switch 2 sales could be hurt when the console finally launches.

Now, some might say that the constant leaks have caused setbacks, but shouldn’t Nintendo use this as an opportunity to surprise just about everyone?

Of course, what we’ve received is a major lack of communication that has left people wondering whether Nintendo well and truly missed its one big moment of glory.

The Final Quarter of 2024 Was a Golden Window for Switch 2’s Launch

Okay, so what’s the deal with this “golden period that has passed” that we’ve been talking about? To explain this, we need to tackle what’s been going on with PlayStation and Xbox first.

Starting with Sony, the company’s overall reputation isn’t as excellent as it used to be, and its new console, the PS5 Pro, hasn’t been as well-received. What’s worse, though, is that its main draw, the PSSR technology, seems to be causing a few issues in some third-party titles as well.

Speaking of titles, PlayStation’s first-party lineup has also been relatively dry. Still, the catch here is that it is expected to pick back up in 2025, with the company promising the return of yearly major releases once more.

On the Xbox side, the platform has spent much of the year battling an identity crisis, even losing goodwill by making a few questionable decisions along the way.

But it is bouncing back, too, with a massive boost given by Black Ops 6’s success. Not only that, STALKER 2 is right around the corner, and Indiana Jones is all set for its December release.

Lastly, while Microsoft is shadow-adding a ton of great titles to the Game Pass in between the three releases, it has already prepared itself for a solid 2025 with a consistent stream of promising titles to the platform.

So, you see what the deal is? Nintendo had the perfect opening to capitalize on its competitors’ struggles, but now, it’s almost at risk of losing momentum to them instead.

When you consider that the average, non-devoted-to-any-platform gamer just wants to pick a platform where the games are, Nintendo could’ve been the perfect platform for them at the moment, pushing Switch 2’s sales.

Now that Xbox and PlayStation are picking up steam once more, and Team Red’s leaders continue to stay eerily silent, we cannot help but wonder just what’s in store for the Switch’s successor and the platform’s future.

But, with all that out of the way, what are your thoughts on Nintendo’s prolonged silence about the Switch 2? When do you think the console will arrive? Let us know in the comments below!