A major development came on April 4, which is when Nintendo announced that Switch 2 preorders were delayed, as Nintendo took time to assess the situation surrounding the controversial tariffs. Some speculate the price could be increased as a result. As of April 18, Nintendo announced that the system's pricing would be maintained for preorders, while increasing the price of a number of accessories. It also warned, "Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions." That could open the door for a price increase on the system itself in the future, should tariffs or other factors warrant it.