Recent leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 have stirred significant unrest within Nintendo of America, according to two former staff members, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. These leaks, which include details on the console's alleged reveal date, upcoming games, and even mockups of the device, have been labeled "unofficial" by Nintendo. The leaks have not only disrupted the company's internal operations but also potentially diminished the excitement of the official reveal for fans.
In a video on their YouTube channel, Ellis and Yang, who both served over a decade at Nintendo and dealt with numerous leaks, expressed their belief that the company is extremely frustrated. Yang humorously mentioned the "hot exclamation mark emails" that signify the severity of the situation, indicating a high level of internal stress and chaos as staff juggle leak investigations alongside their regular duties.
Ellis praised Nintendo's investigative team, confident that they would uncover the source of the leaks. However, both former employees emphasized the negative impact on staff morale and focus, especially so close to the anticipated launch of the Switch 2. They also dismissed any speculation that Nintendo might be orchestrating these leaks, underscoring the company's commitment to the element of surprise in their product announcements.
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The leaks could alter how fans perceive the official announcement, according to Yang and Ellis. They also suggested that Nintendo might need to reassess its product security measures, given that it hasn't launched hardware of this scale since the original Switch in March 2017.
While Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Switch 2, they have confirmed that it will be backward-compatible with original Switch games and will support Nintendo Switch Online. The console is not expected to launch within Nintendo's current financial year, pointing to a release no earlier than April 2025. An official announcement is anticipated in the first quarter of this year.
