“Analyst Claims Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Spoiled the Big Reveal: Insights on the Impact”

The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially revealed this week following months of leaks and speculation, and everything was relatively predictable as anticipated, which may have spoiled the reveal according to one analyst.

“It was quite unfortunate for Nintendo that so much of the design and even features leaked in the last few days, resulting in no surprises and no real wow factor here,” says gaming analyst Serkan Toto.

Nintendo was likely “extremely upset” about the leaks, “to a severe degree,” according to former PR managers. “I believe the leaks really tainted the announcement,” continues Toto. “And they were also very quiet about pricing, launch date, or future titles. So ultimately, we know next to nothing new about the console after the trailer.”

This last point could also explain why Nintendo’s stock value actually dropped after the Switch 2 announcement. “Without these specifics, it’s impossible to make earnings predictions,” states Tomoichiro Kubota, a senior market analyst at Matsui Securities. Investors tend to want clarity on how much something will cost, when it will be released, and exactly what it entails. They will glean more information after the Nintendo Switch 2 Presentation in April, but until then, they don’t wish to make any commitments.

One thing we know is that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with a plethora of standard Switch titles, something Toto claims “was almost inevitable” given that “Nintendo sold 1 billion Switch 1 games, and it only makes sense to allow owners of the new console to transfer their library.”

One pleasant surprise we received was a glimpse of a game we all anticipate to be Mario Kart 9. It features a redesign of Donkey Kong that makes him appear more like his film counterpart.

To stay updated with all the latest information, check out our Nintendo Switch 2 spotlight.