The launch titles, and potential release dates. That first trailer ended with the promise of a Nintendo Direct in April fully devoted to the Switch 2, and, with April now here, that Direct is only a short time away.
In case you missed last week's excellent Nintendo Direct, and it's been a while since your last rodeo, you may have forgotten where and how to tune into the show. Here's everything you need to know to watch along with the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
When The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Stream Starts
Switch 2 Direct Dates & Times
Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct livestream begins at 9:00 AM EDT on April 2, 2025, and will air simultaneously throughout the world. The table below breaks it down by major time zones, so you can tune in wherever you're located.
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
9:00 AM, April 2 |
|---|---|
Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
8:00 AM, April 2 |
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
7:00 AM, April 2 |
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) |
6:00 AM, April 2 |
British Summer Time (BST) |
2:00 PM, April 2 |
Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
3:00 PM, April 2 |
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) |
4:00 PM, April 2 |
Australia Western Standard Time |
9:00 PM, April 2 |
Japan Standard Time (JST) |
10:00 PM, April 2 |
Australia Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) |
12:00 AM, April 3 |
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) |
2:00 AM, April 3 |
The Switch 2 Direct is expected to last about an hour, according to Nintendo of America's post on X (formerly Twitter) this morning. It'll also be followed by a pair of Treehouse Live streams on April 3 and 4 featuring an in-depth look at various games coming to the Switch 2.
How To Watch The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal
Where The Switch 2 Direct Is Streaming
As per usual, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will be streaming via Nintendo's official YouTube channels at the appointed time. You can click the "Notify me" button now to receive a reminder when the stream begins. Like the previous Direct, it'll probably also be available to stream on Nintendo's Twitch - follow for notifications. Nintendo's regional YouTube channels will be simultaneously streaming the Direct with subtitles or dubbing in a variety of different languages, so make sure you're subscribed to the right one.
In general, YouTube livestreams tend to have better quality, while Twitch streams tend to be further ahead.
It's not unheard of for livestreams - especially those as massive as this one - to face issues due to the sheer masses of people watching. In addition to the official YouTube and Twitch channels, lots of independent content creators will also likely co-stream the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct at the same time. If you don't already have a preferred streamer who'll be watching along, simply searching "Nintendo Direct" on Twitch should reveal countless options.
The Switch 2 Direct Is Almost Here, But Can It Live Up To The Hype?
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct airs tomorrow, but with fans’ expectations reaching boiling point, is it possible for it to live up to all this hype?
And with that, you know everything you need to tune into tomorrow's Nintendo Direct. With almost a full hour of news and reveals planned, Nintendo clearly has a lot in store for what's likely to be its biggest livestream of the year as it reveals more about the Switch 2.
