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.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access four more retro games, including Quest for Camelot, Kirby's Star Stacker, Joy Mech Fight, and Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!, across its Game Boy, SNES, and NES libraries.
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 may announce and release the Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2024, but details are still uncertain.
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.
Super Mario RPG's upcoming remake for the Nintendo Switch was showcased in a gameplay trailer, revealing new features such as timed button presses, character combos, and post-game boss rematches.
Nintendo is reportedly working on a successor to the Switch console, featuring an improved model known as T254 with better performance capabilities and cost-saving measures, aiming to appeal to core gamers and increase third-party game sales.
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.
Developer Neognosis has cancelled the Nintendo Switch version of BallisticNG due to Unity's controversial changes, which have prompted many developers to consider switching engines for future games.
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.
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.
Warner Bros. Games has announced that the Batman Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch has been delayed until December 1, 2023, in order to ensure the best possible gaming experience for fans.
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 online play and other online functionality for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS will cease in early April 2024, signaling the end for these aging platforms.
Nintendo has confirmed that the online services for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U will be discontinued in early April 2024, which means the end of online play and other functions that rely on online communication.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
Nintendo has released a new update for the Switch, focusing on stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.
Nintendo has released a new firmware update for the Switch, version 17.0.0, which primarily focuses on general system stability improvements without adding any new features.
Nintendo may release both a standard edition and a digital-only version of the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, according to a rumor shared by a reliable source on Discord.
Nintendo is rumored to be releasing an upgraded Switch device in 2024, but 2023 has been a strong year for the Switch with major releases like Zelda and Mario, indicating that Nintendo is not letting the current console go out quietly.
Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser attributes the lasting success of the Nintendo Switch to its unique gaming platform and continuous release of high-quality games, while pointing to the Nintendo Account platform as a long-term strategy for future console launches, as he discusses the development approach for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the preservation of Nintendo's history through the museum, the trend of industry acquisitions, Nintendo's focus on gameplay experience over graphics, and the possibility of a successor to the Switch.
A wide variety of Nintendo Switch games will be released in November 2023, including "Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story," "My Time at Sandrock," "STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R," "Fashion Dreamer," "WarioWare: Move It!," "SUPER CRAZY RHYTHM CASTLE," "Hogwarts Legacy," "Super Mario RPG," "Persona 5 Tactica," and "Bluey: The Videogame."
Nintendo is rumored to release a Switch bundle with a standard OLED console and a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as a download code, expected to launch in Europe in the second half of November.
