With its officialization, we had to expect that Nintendo would talk to us again about the Nintendo Switch 2 in one way or another. And justly…
Nintendo, the Japanese video game giant, is preparing for a year of significant transitions, although the release of the next generation of its flagship console, the Nintendo Switch, is not expected immediately. At a recent investor conference, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa discussed various key topics regarding the company’s future directions. Including the Nintendo Switch 2…
Sales forecasts and Nintendo Switch 2
As gamesindustry reports, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Nintendo anticipates the sale of 13.5 million units of the Switch. This projection therefore does not take into account the sales potential of the new generation of the console, indicating that the launch of the latter does not figure in the company’s immediate objectives for the coming year. Furukawa explicitly mentioned that discussions on the launch schedule for the new console have not yet taken place, leaving investors and consumers waiting for more details. So, the Nintendo Switch 2 is not planned before April 2025. At least.
Market challenges and opportunities
The current fiscal year could see a 20% drop in projected net sales from the previous year, a forecast that underscores market challenges and the Switch’s current position in its life cycle, now in its eighth year . However, despite these challenges, sales of the Switch remain robust, a testament to the strength of the brand and the loyalty of its customers.
Although official confirmation and details about the Nintendo Switch 2 are expected sometime this fiscal year, Furukawa stressed that there would be no mention of the new console during June’s Nintendo Direct. This strategy could aim to maintain current sales momentum without cannibalizing the market with premature announcements.