Nintendo has announced that the successor to the popular Nintendo Switch console will be backwards compatible with Switch games. This means that players will be able to continue enjoying their current library of games on the new console. Additionally, the Switch Online subscription service will also be available on the successor console.
The company’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, made the announcement on the official Nintendo X account, confirming that the successor console will support Switch games and subscriptions. Nintendo plans to unveil the new console within the current fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2025.
Rumors about the launch of the Switch successor have been circulating for some time. Brazilian journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe reported earlier this year that the new console is expected to launch in early 2025. This report was supported by other sources such as Video Games Chronicle, Eurogamer, and Bloomberg.
Analyst Hiroshi Hayase from Omdia had previously suggested that Nintendo would release a new console with an 8-inch LCD screen this year. Sharp also confirmed that they were working with a console maker on an upcoming device.
According to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) survey, 8% of game developers are currently working on projects for the Nintendo Switch successor, indicating strong interest in the platform.
Since its launch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has been a huge success, selling over 141 million units worldwide. It has surpassed other popular consoles like the PlayStation 4 and Game Boy, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time.
As fans eagerly await the official announcement of the new console, the promise of backwards compatibility with Switch games ensures that players can continue to enjoy their favorite titles on the upcoming Nintendo system. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the world of gaming.
