Launching Exclusive Games For Switch 2 Is “Essential For Its Success,” Says Nintendo Boss

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Nintendo Will Continue To Value Exclusives!

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  • In a new investor meeting, Nintendo CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said that exclusives are necessary for Switch 2’s success.
  • His remarks suggest that Nintendo will continue to value exclusives to ensure the new hardware sells well over the coming years.
  • Nintendo Switch games will also continue to be developed to keep players of both consoles engaged with new content.

After Nintendo Switch’s dominion over the handheld gaming scene, all eyes were heavily anticipating the console’s next iteration. Unfortunately, the vague reveal did not answer many of the community’s desperate questions.

Now, the Nintendo president and CEO, Shuntaro Furukawa, has come forward to reassure fans on one major concern. He clarified that launching exclusive games remains the biggest priority for Switch 2. In other words, the company will rely on the same strategy it has used for the original Switch platform all these years.

Why it matters: The Nintendo president’s remarks have reassured many fans who were worried about his strategy regarding Switch 2. This is important because Xbox and PlayStation lacked major exclusives for their latest consoles during the first few years.

Nintendo Switch 2
Switch 2’s official reveal was met with a pretty positive reception from the community.

In a new investor meeting Q&A, Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned that launching exclusives for Switch 2 is necessary for it to succeed. Many gamers in the Nintendo ecosystem only buy these consoles for the hearty exclusives, after all.

Q10: With Nintendo Switch 2 announced, will new games still be released for Nintendo Switch?

We have already announced Pokémon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond for Nintendo Switch in 2025.
We will continue developing Nintendo Switch titles, but launching exclusive games for Nintendo Switch 2 is essential for its success. 

However, this does not mean that Nintendo Switch will be left behind to gather dust on our shelves; the CEO said that the company will continue producing Switch games in the future. He is aiming for a smooth transition by the community between both platforms.

Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch recently hit over 150 million sales, closing in on PS2’s milestone.

It’s worth noting that giants like Microsoft are also already developing a bunch of third-party ports for the upcoming Switch 2, with rumors talking about games like Perfect Dark, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Halo, and much more.

Do you think Nintendo will continue to utilize the traditional way of exclusives to keep Switch 2 relevant for years to come? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the official Tech4Gamers forum.

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