Nintendo Switch 2 preview event confirmation emails are being sent out

Nintendo has started informing members of the public who registered for the chance to attend Switch 2 preview events whether they’ve been successful or not.

Following years of speculation about its next console, Nintendo finally announced Switch 2 earlier this month.

It confirmed that the system will launch this year, with a full reveal planned for April 2.

It also announced plans to hold a series of Switch 2 preview events, giving attendees the chance to try out the console before it’s released.

Yooo I got selected for the Switch 2 event 😎 pic.twitter.com/4X1qsUWptd

— c o n n o r 🇵🇸 (@connortlv) January 27, 2025

The tour will begin in New York and Paris on April 4, before moving on to various locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia over the following two months.

And on Monday, Nintendo started informing players whether their application to attend one of the preview events had been successful.

While some users took to social media to express their joy at being selected to attend one of the events, many said they hadn’t been so fortunate.

The latter group included Geoff Keighley, the producer and host of The Game Awards and Gamescom Opening Night Live.

Have a rotten day. pic.twitter.com/GDxB6Wtlze

— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) January 27, 2025

Nintendo said those who were unsuccessful in their application might get another chance to attend a preview event should there be cancellations, with waitlists scheduled to open up on January 29.

The list of Switch 2 preview event dates is as follows:

North America

• New York – April 4-6
• Los Angeles – April 11-13
• Dallas – April 25-27
• Toronto – April 25-27

Europe

• Paris – April 4-6
• London – April 11-13
• Milan – April 25-27
• Berlin – April 25-27
• Madrid – May 9-11
• Amsterdam – May 9-11

Oceania

• Melbourne – May 10-11

Asia

• Tokyo (Makuhari) – April 26-27
• Seoul – May 31 – June 1
• Hong Kong – TBD
• Taipei – TBD

Nintendo has yet to officially confirm a release date or price for Switch 2, or indeed any software titles. However, the console’s reveal trailer featured what appears to be a new Mario Kart game.

Third-party publisher Nacon has said it expects Switch 2 to be released between April and September 2025.