Nintendo Confirms No Show at Gamescom 2023, Leaving Switch's 2023 Lineup Uncertain
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Nintendo has confirmed it will not attend Gamescom 2023 in Cologne, Germany from August 21-25. A Nintendo spokesperson said they decided against participating after "careful consideration".
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There was hope Nintendo would unveil its rumored "Switch 2" console successor at Gamescom, after showing dev kits in 2022. But reports indicate the Switch 2 has been delayed to 2025.
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Nintendo currently has some 2023 Switch games lined up like Endless Ocean Luminous, Paper Mario TTYD, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD. But the schedule is light beyond June.
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With Nintendo skipping Gamescom, it's still unknown how they will fill out the Switch's 2023 release calendar. Fans hope to see Metroid Prime 4 soon.
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While disappointing for fans, Nintendo's reasons for skipping Gamescom this year are unclear. The company promises players can still try out Switch games at other Germany-wide events.