The Nintendo Switch 2 will be fully unveiled this week, with Nintendo set to host a dedicated Direct presentation to showcase the new console. The initial announcement of the Switch 2 made waves back in January, sparking weeks of excitement and speculation among gamers about its features, launch titles, and release dates. The first trailer concluded with the promise of an April Direct focused entirely on the Switch 2, and now that April is here, fans are eagerly awaiting the event.
If you missed last week’s exciting Nintendo Direct and need a refresher on how to catch the show, here’s everything you need to know to watch the Switch 2 Direct.
When The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Stream Starts
Switch 2 Direct Dates & Times
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct livestream is set to begin at 9:00 AM EDT on April 2, 2025, and will be accessible worldwide. Below is a breakdown of the start time across various time zones, so you won’t miss it no matter where you are.
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Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
9:00 AM, April 2 |
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Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
8:00 AM, April 2 |
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Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
7:00 AM, April 2 |
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Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
6:00 AM, April 2 |
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British Summer Time (BST) |
2:00 PM, April 2 |
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Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
3:00 PM, April 2 |
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Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
4:00 PM, April 2 |
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Australia Western Standard Time (AWST) |
9:00 PM, April 2 |
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Japan Standard Time (JST) |
10:00 PM, April 2 |
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Australia Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
12:00 AM, April 3 |
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New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
2:00 AM, April 3 |
The Direct presentation is expected to run for about an hour, according to a recent tweet from Nintendo of America. Following the Direct, there will be two Treehouse Live streams on April 3 and 4 that will provide deeper dives into various games launching for the Switch 2.
How To Watch The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
Where The Switch 2 Direct Is Streaming
As usual, the Switch 2 Direct will be available for live streaming on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel when it starts. You can click the “Notify me” button to get a reminder when the show begins. It’s likely that you’ll also find the stream on Nintendo’s Twitch channel, so be sure to follow that for updates. Moreover, Nintendo’s regional YouTube channels will offer the Direct with subtitles or dubbing in various languages, so be sure to subscribe to the appropriate channel.
Generally speaking, YouTube streams are known for their superior quality, while Twitch streams might be slightly ahead in terms of timing.
It’s important to note that, given the size of the audience expected for this event, there may be technical difficulties with the livestreams. Alongside the official YouTube and Twitch streams, many streamers will likely co-stream the Nintendo Direct simultaneously. If you don’t have a preferred content creator in mind, a simple search for “Nintendo Direct” on Twitch should yield numerous options.
With that, you now have all the information you need to join in on tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. With nearly an hour packed with news and surprises, Nintendo appears ready to showcase substantial details about the much-anticipated Switch 2.
