Nintendo has designed a year-one release strategy for itsNintendo Switch 2games, according to a new report, and it might not be what many people are expecting. The Switch 2 is due for release this year, and with it, fans can expect new entries into beloved franchises and third-party support, but when those games are going to be released is still to be determined officially, but we may have a decent idea of what to expect in the console’s first year.
According toInsider Gaming,Nintendo has a three-phase launch plan for the upcoming console. The first phase will be focused on the initial launch and will feature primarily first-party games. The second phase, however, will be for third-party studios, and that phase is estimated to occur around October and November. The final phase is set for the 2025 holiday season, though whether this phase will be big first-party titles like a newSuperMario, a lot of third-party games, or a mix of both, remains to be seen.
A Three-Phrase Approach For Nintendo Switch 2 Is Odd, Fans Think
This Approach Is Definitely Different
Reactions to the three-phase plan approach from Nintendo have been mixed, with many feeling the approach is strange. Over in a post on Reddit by userFidler_2K, fans are debating Nintendo’s strategy, as well as bringing up some points of confusion. UserTolucawarden01commented,“Why on earth would they not want to bolster their launch lineup? Waiting 4–5 months for major [third-party] games seems like a horrible idea,“in response tophase two of the alleged planned release that will see dev kits sent to developers in June.
Several Reddit users are claiming to know that dev kits were sent out months ago to certain developers, thoughnone of that has been confirmed.Insider Gamingtends to be fairly reliable, and these rumors are compiled from discussions at the recent, annual Game Developers Conference (GDC), but anything not officially divulged by Nintendo should be given its due skepticism.
Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors Are Everywhere With A Week Left Until The Direct
Could We See More Switch 2 Information Before The Official Direct?
With the release of the Switch 2 this year, and possibly within the next few months, fans are eager for more information. There is arumor of another Nintendo Direct in Marchgoing around, butwith the Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2, it may be too close to have another big presentation.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Will Survive A $400+ Price Point, But Its Long-Term Success Might Not
With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch looming, many are wondering whether Nintendo’s long-term success can survive a $400+ price point on the Switch 2.
There is also a rumor thatMetroid Prime 4may debut at the Nintendo Direct, but there’s an equal possibility that it will be absent, according to leakereXtas1s(via YouTube, video in Spanish).Prime 4has had an infamously long development, and many speculate it to be a cross-gen title, though Nintendo has so far only confirmed it to release on the original Switch.
Either way, hopefully, Nintendo fans won’t have to wait too much longer for some official news regarding the much-anticipatedNintendo Switch 2and its upcoming games and what might be coming specifically this year.
