Nintendo fans may have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated Switch 2 console, as reports suggest that its release could be delayed until early 2025. A recent Bloomberg report cited sources within the company, leading to a drop in Nintendo’s shares following the news.

Initially aiming for a release by the end of this year, the launch of the Switch 2 may now be pushed to next year. When contacted by CNBC, Nintendo neither confirmed nor denied the report.

Analysts had previously predicted a new Switch console to be launched in the second half of this year, but the delay has left fans disappointed. Despite this setback, Nintendo’s stock has seen a significant increase in the past year, fueled by anticipation for the new console.

The success of the current Switch model has been sustained by recent releases such as the “Super Mario Bros. Movie” and a new Zelda game. While fans may be disappointed by the delay, they can still look forward to these upcoming releases in the meantime.

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