By Julian Castillo
May 8, 2024, 11:17 AM EDT
Nintendo has released news that has excited fans of the Switch console: the official announcement of the next generation of the popular gaming platform! In an event that left fans eager for more details, The Japanese company revealed that the successor to the beloved Switch will be presented before April 2025.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa revealed the exciting news during the company’s financial results announcement. He confirmed that The long-awaited next-generation Nintendo Switch console will be revealed “within this fiscal year”which establishes a maximum deadline until March 31, 2025. This statement has further fueled rumors about a possible launch in the first quarter of 2025, meeting the expectations of the brand’s loyal followers.
Long wait for a new Nintendo Switch
Furukawa expressed the importance of this announcement, highlighting that It’s been more than nine years since the existence of the Nintendo Switch was announced in March 2015.. This reveal marks a significant milestone in the console’s history, and gaming enthusiasts are eager to discover what innovations and improvements the next generation of the platform will bring.
To keep the fans in suspense, Furukawa announced that there will be a special Nintendo Direct event in June to present the exciting Nintendo Switch software lineup for the second half of 2024. However, he warned that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will not be mentioned during this presentation. This strategy only increases the anticipation and mystery surrounding Nintendo’s next consoleleaving players hoping for more details in future events.
Fall in sales
The Switch 2 console announcement coincides with financial projections indicating a slowdown in Switch console sales. Nintendo is expected to sell 13.5 million units this year, compared to 15.7 million sold the previous fiscal year. In addition, a 39% decrease in net profit is expected and a 19% drop in revenue for next year.
Despite this decline in sales, the number of users on the platform remains impressive. Nintendo reports that between April 2023 and March 2024, 123 million annual players were registered, the highest number since the launch of the Nintendo Switch. This loyalty and continued support from gamers is a testament to the lasting impact the console has had on the video game industry.
Although Nintendo is preparing for the launch of the next generation of Switch consoles, the company remains committed to the current generation. Its goal is to continue expanding the console’s presence in homes, with the ambition of having multiple systems in each home, or even one for each person. This bold vision demonstrates Nintendo’s determination to continue leading the video game market and providing unique gaming experiences for players of all ages.
The announcement of the next generation of the Switch console has generated a wave of excitement among Nintendo fans. With the promise of more details to come, players are eager to discover what surprises the next generation of the Nintendo Switch has in store for them..
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