As Nintendo prepares for the transition to the Switch 2, they plan to continue supporting the original Switch in 2025 through a combination of first-party and third-party releases, with a focus on remasters and ports.
Key Points
Nintendo's Strategy
- Nintendo will lean heavily on third-party support for the Switch in 2025
- First-party studios are expected to largely migrate to Switch 2 development
- Nintendo itself plans to release at least two remasters in 2025:
- One GameCube game
- One Nintendo 3DS game
Third-Party Support
Ubisoft
- Planning to release several remasters, including:
- Splinter Cell: Blacklist
- Rayman 3
- Potentially two Driver series games
- Two additional unnamed games in development
Other Publishers
- Bandai Namco and EA are also expected to provide support
- An unspecified "big Western third-party" may contribute two remasters
Release Timeline
- These releases are planned to maintain the Switch's software lineup through 2025
- Aimed at supporting the large existing Switch user base (nearly 150 million units sold)
Implications
- Indicates backwards compatibility for Switch 2 is likely
- Suggests Nintendo is preparing for a transition period between console generations
- Provides continued value for current Switch owners not immediately upgrading
Notes
- Information based on reports from reliable sources, including YouTuber tvPH
- Official announcements from Nintendo and third-party publishers are pending
Rumour: Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
Remasters aplenty
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