Fans Turn to Tarot: Predicting the Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Date

Have you heard about the Nintendo Switch 2? It’s that elusive device everyone’s been buzzing about and eagerly awaiting news on for quite some time. Lately, we’ve reached a point where some fans are trying any means necessary to figure out when it’s finally going to be revealed—even turning to tarot card readings in their quest for answers.

Yes, that’s right. Instead of using their tarot cards while enjoying games like The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood—a title that even boasts its own themed accessory—some are instead reading the cards to predict when Nintendo will decide it’s the right moment to unveil the next big thing.

In a trending post on the r/NintendoSwitch2 forum, there’s a headline that reads, “Tarot Reader Predicts Switch 2 Reveal is Imminent,” which has gathered quite a few upvotes. The user, going by Future31, claims that a moderator from Famiboards who goes by Tangerine_Cookie recently performed a tarot reading. This individual’s deck, according to Future31, correctly foresaw the Metroid Prime 4 trailer debuting during last June’s direct. Based on the latest reading, they believe the Switch 2 reveal is just around the corner.

Of course, it’s easy to overlook this in favor of speculation stirred by the flood of alleged Switch 2 leaks surfacing recently.

Future31 shared that the reading produced three significant cards: The Five of Swords (Reversed), the Nine of Pentacles (Reversed), and the Four of Wands. The meaning behind these cards, the poster elaborates, might include “compromise, moving on, open to change, ending of conflict”, “setbacks, poor investments, burnout, undeserved rewards”, and “celebration, prosperity, surprise, earned success, and joy”, respectively.

This mix, they argue, indicates that a reveal is on the horizon. “The cards’ themes of compromise and the end of conflict suggest that the long wait for the announcement is over,” they explain. “We’re moving from speculation to actual enjoyment, and soon we’ll need to find the next big topic to speculate on.”

They continue, “There have definitely been setbacks along the way! We know the Switch Pro was internally scrapped, and this generation has been particularly lengthy. Original Switch consoles are fading, yet Nintendo continues to enjoy impressive sales without new hardware—hence the idea of undeserved rewards. I guess the mention of poor investment could pertain to Samsung, which seems plausible.”

“In due time, we’ll celebrate the Switch 2’s reveal and launch, experiencing the joy and surprises of its lineup—something sure to secure Nintendo a hefty success.”

Ah, the skepticism is palpable, even among the most dedicated Switch enthusiasts. “This surely indicates we’ve gone bonkers,” quips one reader.

So, is the Switch 2 announcement going to happen soon? Maybe. But unless those fancy cards can specify a date and time, it’s unlikely anyone apart from the most fervent joy-con addicts will buy into it.