Nintendo Switch 2 development kits have reportedly been distributed to gaming studios.

Because of the popularity of the 2017 hybrid system, the Nintendo Switch’s successor has been a hot industry subject recently. According to the most recent leak, Nintendo has already sent developer kits for the highly anticipated next-generation technology. This information is provided by Twitter user @OreXda, who claims that the leak is genuine and came from credible sources.

According to my source, Next Gen of Nintendo Switch DevKit have been just send to developers. pic.twitter.com/dwsu8WFufq

— Connor/콘어/コナー (@OreXda) March 30, 2023

According to my source, Next Gen of Nintendo Switch DevKit have been just send to developers. https://t.co/dwsu8WFufq

For those who are unfamiliar, a development kit is a piece of hardware that console manufacturers deliver to game studios. Developers at the studios can then create and test games for the new device. This is just one of numerous Nintendo Switch 2 leaks that have recently surfaced in the rumor mill. Let’s have a look at how it compares to the other disclosures.

Is there a chance that this Nintendo Switch 2 leak is genuine?

First and foremost, let us define a game development kit. As previously said, it is effectively the official technology for game development. Consider it a beefier Nintendo Switch, capable of doing everything the retail device can and much more. Furthermore, the console manufacturer will provide a suite of proprietary tools and software to ease the game production process. Let’s take a look at the trends in Nintendo Switch leaks thus far.

The leaker, who recently released some new and correct facts concerning Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC, recently offered some light on the prospective Switch 2, including a 2024 release window. If third-party firms have recently received dev kits, they should have enough time to begin developing games for it.

Nothing about the hardware has been confirmed as of yet. However, it appears that the next-generation system will include a chip developed from Nvidia’s Tegra Orin series.

In truth, this leak could be nothing more than an informed guess, which would not be without value. Yet, the scenario appears to be fairly hopeful. Over the last year, far too many people have confirmed more or less the same details. They include the codename Tegra 239 for the Switch 2 SoC, which has also been confirmed as genuine by multiple reputable sources.

As a result, there’s a good chance the Switch 2 is real. Given that this Pokemon leaker was previously correct, it’s safe to anticipate that the Switch 2 will be released next year. Surprisingly, a source from the Japanese newspaper Nikkei obliquely proposed this date last year.

With how things have been going thus far, fans should expect more Nintendo Switch 2 leaks in the coming months. Despite some recent and impending ambitious ports, the current Tegra X1 technology will not be able to compete in the future, and Nintendo appears to be aware of this. We’ll almost certainly see a remedy sooner rather than later.