In an investor briefing, Nintendo revealed information on its future outlook for Nintendo Switch. This section was very interesting, particularly in demonstrating the company’s thought process behind the continued software development for the seven-year-old console. The lifecycle of the Switch is thought to be coming to an end by many.
As many of you might know, the Nintendo Switch released on March 3, 2017. Two models have released after this, with the OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Nintendo: “We Will Continue to Release New Titles and Content for Nintendo Switch without Being Bound by the Traditional Concept of the Platform Lifecycle”
Next year is the year many fans expect the company to launch the Nintendo Switch successor. Given the time period and general power of the hardware, it only makes sense.
Plenty of rumors have essentially pointed to the NVIDIA T239 as the chip powering this system, whether it is called the Nintendo Switch 2 or something else entirely. Additionally, rumors surfaced that Nintendo showcased its new system behind closed doors at Gamescom this year.
Below, you can read Nintendo’s key points on future outlook:
• Nintendo Switch will be entering its eighth year in March 2024.
• We will continue to release new titles and content for Nintendo Switch without being bound by the traditional concept of the platform lifecycle.
• Going forward, we would like to continue to see many consumers play Nintendo Switch, and to maintain our business momentum.
Switch Software Breaking Records
Naturally, it’s hard to transition such a large audience off of the Switch when titles like Super Mario Bros. Wonder are breaking records left and right. In the same presentation, Nintendo noted that each of their series is exploding compared to previous titles.
Plenty of these titles are long-term sellers, too, with a majority of their sales coming after the first twelve months at retail. This includes Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more.
Nintendo could look to integrate both the Switch and its successor seamlessly, but only time will tell. We’ll be sure to keep you updated with any news on the future of Nintendo and its next console.
