We’re less than 24 hours away from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, and wow, what a spectacle this is shaping up to be! Not only are we expecting a launch date, game announcements, and pricing information, but we’re also getting not one, but two Treehouse events to look forward to — on Thursday, April 3rd, and Friday, April 4th. Having trouble keeping track of everything? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with all the times and details below!
When is the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct kicks off on April 2nd at these times:
- 6 a.m. PT
- 8 a.m. CT
- 9 a.m. ET
- 2 p.m. BST
- 10 p.m. JST
Where can I watch the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch. We’ve embedded the YouTube stream for North America above, and we’ve included links for streams in all regions below. Don’t miss it!
How long is the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
Join us tomorrow, April 2nd, at 6 a.m. PT for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2! The #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 livestream will be approximately 60 minutes long.
Watch it here: https://t.co/Rw1wnp5Xbr pic.twitter.com/eF7jJ2dDxj
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2025
According to a post from Nintendo this morning, the Switch 2 Direct is expected to last approximately an hour.
What will be shown at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
While Nintendo hasn’t revealed exactly what we can expect to see on Wednesday — aside from an hour of new Switch 2 information — it’s safe to assume that the following details might be included:
- Release date
- Pricing
- Specifications
- First- and third-party game announcements
- Gameplay trailers
- Pre-order dates
And who knows what surprises Nintendo has up its sleeve!
When are the Switch 2 Nintendo Treehouse Events?
Nintendo Treehouse Live Returns with Switch 2 Gameplay on April 3rd & 4th
The Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse events will go live at 8 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET on both Thursday, April 3rd, and Friday, April 4th. Nintendo has promised to showcase gameplay demos for upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Stay tuned to Nintendo Wire all week long for all the Switch 2 coverage you could hope for!
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Written by Jason Ganos
Nintendo super fan since birth, Jason is the creator of Amiibo News and editor-in-chief at Nintendo Wire. One of his life goals is to provide the latest Nintendo news to fellow gamers with his natural know-how.
