Nintendo has announced its holiday hardware plans for 2023, which include the return of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle and the release of two new Nintendo Switch Lite bundles featuring Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may utilize Nvidia's DLSS technology to produce visuals comparable to the PlayStation 5, indicating that Nintendo's next-generation console won't be as far behind in terms of performance as previously believed.
Nintendo is reportedly showing tech demos for the Switch 2 to developers, fueling speculation about when the new console will be released and what game will accompany its launch.
Nintendo reportedly gave private demonstrations of the alleged Switch 2 hardware to developers, indicating that a refresh of the popular gaming console is imminent, potentially featuring advanced graphics options like ray tracing and Nvidia's Deep Learning Super Sampling tech, although no official release date has been announced.
The upcoming September 2023 Nintendo Direct event is expected to feature remakes of a DS game and a Wii game, as well as an update on the recently announced Princess Peach game, but fans should not expect the reveal of the Switch successor console.
The latest rumors suggest that Nintendo's 'Switch 2' may feature improved graphics and minimal load times, as demonstrated by an upgraded version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at Gamescom 2023.
The Nintendo Switch 2 may not have backward compatibility, which has raised concerns among consumers and industry experts about the potential impact on the console.
Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct for September 14, which will focus on games arriving this winter but may also include tidbits about future titles such as a new version of Luigi's Mansion and a game starring Princess Peach scheduled for 2024, as well as the possibility of surprises like Metroid Prime 4 or a Hollow Knight: Silksong release date.
Nintendo has announced that Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will be launching on Nintendo Switch in the summer of 2024 with new features such as four-player online multiplayer and a remastered version of the 2013 game Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon.
Activision executives were briefed on a next-generation Nintendo Switch in December 2022, with the document suggesting that the performance of the new console will be closer to that of the PS4 and Xbox One.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct announced that Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be released on the Nintendo Switch, featuring updated visuals and new co-op play.
Nintendo has discussed the successor to its Nintendo Switch console with Activision-Blizzard executives, aiming to attract third-party titles and upgrade technical capabilities to match PlayStation and Xbox.
A leaked Microsoft email suggests that a next-gen update for Red Dead Redemption 2 was planned for release in the second quarter of 2023, indicating Rockstar's potential plans for the game.
Screenshots from the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake of Another Code: Two Memories suggest that there may be teasers for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, including the appearance of a handheld device resembling the rumored Switch 2 and a possible camera sensor on the rear of the device.
Here are some upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch in October 2023: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, Wargroove 2, Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Batman: Arkham Trilogy, Sonic Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Just Dance 2024 Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and Dave the Diver.
Red Dead Redemption 2 could potentially be released on the Nintendo Switch, as a rating for the game has been found in Brazil, although no official announcements have been made.
Capcom is rumored to be working on a new Monster Hunter game for Nintendo's next console, Switch 2, which is expected to be released in the second half of 2024.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company will continue to release new games for the aging Switch console until at least the end of March 2025, despite plans to launch a next-generation console in 2024.
Warner Bros. Games has announced that the release of Batman Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch has been delayed to December 1, 2023, in order to provide players with the best possible experience.
The Super Nintendo classic Super Mario RPG will be released on the Switch in November with updated graphics and the option to switch between the original 1996 soundtrack and newly-arranged music.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
