Nintendo Switch 2 Official Magazine Goes Live in Japan, Digital Edition Now Available

Nintendo has taken a significant step in ramping up excitement for its upcoming next-generation console with the release of the official Nintendo Switch 2 magazine.

The Japanese digital edition is now available on the official Japanese Nintendo website, providing fans and industry followers with a comprehensive look at the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its much-anticipated release. The magazine, spanning an impressive 80 pages, dives deep into all things Switch 2—including hardware features, upcoming titles, and exclusive interviews with developers.

This marks a departure from Nintendo's regular seasonal magazine schedule, which typically recaps recent game releases for the Switch family.

The new special edition is specifically timed to coincide with the imminent launch of the Switch 2, highlighting Nintendo’s commitment to informing and engaging its audience about the next chapter in their hardware ecosystem. According to a statement published by Nintendo via its official Japanese Twitter account, the "Nintendo Magazine Special Issue" centered on the Switch 2 is now live in digital format on the Nintendo website.

Distribution to Japanese retailers, for those seeking physical copies, will commence in stages beginning May 9, 2025.

A Nintendo spokesperson translated the announcement as follows: “The digital edition of the Nintendo Magazine Special Issue focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be available on the official site, and distribution to retailers nationwide will start around May 9.” They further clarified that, “The content closely mirrors the exclusive edition handed out at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events.” Currently, some users have reported sporadic access issues when trying to view the digital magazine through the official site, but these are expected to be resolved promptly by Nintendo’s web team. While the launch details presently apply only to the Japanese edition, industry observers anticipate that an official English translation will be made available in the near future, following Nintendo’s routine practice for high-profile announcements and publications.

For context, previous seasonal editions of the official Nintendo magazine have received English translations soon after their Japanese debuts, supporting widespread access across global markets. The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 magazine underscores both the company’s enthusiasm for its forthcoming hardware and its continued investment in quality editorial content.

Fans and stakeholders can expect in-depth coverage, expert features, and exclusive insights into what many consider to be the most significant hardware release from Nintendo since the original Switch revolutionized hybrid gaming in 2017. For the latest updates on the Nintendo Switch 2, official magazine translations, and more news from Nintendo Direct events, watch this space and follow the Japanese Nintendo website as well as international Nintendo platforms.

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