Nintendo has one 2025 game that could be impacting the Switch 2 reveal.

The reveal of Nintendo’s next Switch console may hinge on the release of an upcoming game.

The next major first-party release from the studio is an HD remaster of its 2010 hitDonkey Kong Country Returns.

Nintendo Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

This will be the first major Switch release of the year and is no doubt a priority for Nintendo.

However, theleaks and rumors of the Switch 2 are becoming so prevalentthat they may force Nintendo’s hand.

Is the Switch 2 Reveal Connected to Donkey Kong’s Release?

Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD key art

After that, the only major first-party title with a release date from Nintendo isXenoblade Chronicles Xon March 20th.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be released sometime in 2025.

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