"Ex-Nintendo PR Managers Furious Over Switch 2 Leaks"

Recent leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 have stirred significant disruption within Nintendo of America, as confirmed by two former staff members, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang. In a video shared on their YouTube channel, the ex-Nintendo PR managers, who spent over a decade with the company, delved into the profound impact these leaks are having on Nintendo's operations and their ability to surprise fans. The leaks, which include alleged reveal dates, upcoming games, and even mockups of the device, have been labeled as "unofficial" by Nintendo, yet they continue to fuel speculation among the gaming community.

Yang expressed strong sentiments about the internal reaction to the leaks, stating, “I am 100% sure that they are really mad, to the most severe level.” She humorously referenced the "hot exclamation mark emails" circulating within the company, highlighting the intense frustration and urgency felt by the staff. Both Yang and Ellis discussed how such leaks create a chaotic and high-stress environment for employees, especially as they approach the anticipated reveal of the Switch 2. Yang described it as a “highly chaotic situation” and a “real pressure cooker,” underscoring the additional strain on staff already working on the console's launch.

Despite the chaos, Ellis remains confident in Nintendo’s investigative team, asserting, “They do have very good people who investigate these things. They will eventually get to the bottom of it.” Both former employees dismissed speculations that Nintendo might be orchestrating the leaks, emphasizing the company's deep-rooted value in surprise and delighting its fans. Ellis noted, “Nintendo did not do this on purpose,” and highlighted mandatory lectures on the importance of maintaining secrecy.

The ongoing leaks not only disrupt internal operations but also affect how fans perceive the upcoming official announcement. Yang mentioned that the leaks might make it harder for Nintendo to surprise its audience, while Ellis added that it impacts the overall reception of the reveal. As a result of these breaches, Ellis suggested that Nintendo will likely reassess its product security measures, considering it hasn’t launched hardware on this scale since the original Switch in March 2017.

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While the leaks continue to circulate, Nintendo has yet to officially unveil the Switch 2. However, the company has confirmed that the next-gen console will be backward-compatible with original Switch games and will integrate Nintendo Switch Online. A formal announcement is expected in the first quarter of this year, though the actual release of the console is not anticipated until April 2025 at the earliest, outside of Nintendo's current financial year.