Former Nintendo of America employees shed light on the impact of recent Switch 2 leaks. The leaks, encompassing release date speculation, game titles, device mockups, and even motherboard and Joy-Con images, have reportedly caused significant internal disruption.

In a YouTube video, ex-Nintendo PR managers Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, drawing on their extensive experience, detailed the likely internal fallout. Yang described intense internal frustration, emphasizing the high-stress environment created by leak investigations alongside regular workloads. Ellis confirmed the existence of a dedicated internal investigative team working to identify the source.

The leaks, they argued, undermine Nintendo's ability to surprise its fanbase, impacting the reception of the official announcement. They strongly refuted speculation of an internal leak, highlighting Nintendo's emphasis on the element of surprise in its product launches.

Ellis suggested that Nintendo will likely reassess its product security protocols following this incident, given the significant time elapsed since the original Switch's release in March 2017.

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While Nintendo remains officially silent, an announcement is anticipated in Q1 2024. Confirmed details include backward compatibility with original Switch games and integration with Nintendo Switch Online. A launch before April 2025 is unlikely.