As you know, this morning Nintendo has presented its new financial report with updated sales data for Nintendo Switch, its games and its release schedule. In the document, he made a special mention of the situation that the coronavirus.
The company recognizes in the text that we leave below that the pandemic can affect both in the acquisition of materials for the console, as in the activities of consumers and the development of video games. We leave you with your message:
Impact on the acquisition, production and shipment of parts
It seems that delays in production and shipping are gradually making up. However, we may be affected if there continue to be problems related to the acquisition of the necessary components. Also, if the impact of COVID-19 is prolonged or worsened further, it may interrupt the supply of the product.
Impact on consumer activities
There are restrictions on the sales channels in each country due to measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including restrictions on movement outside the home and the closure of physical stores, and this effect may be prolonged. Also, if physical distribution is suspended, we will not be able to sell physical hardware or software through electronic commerce (electronic sales transactions). In addition, there is the possibility that the provision of the services offered through our network may be suspended in the event that we can no longer maintain the stability of our network systems.
Impact on research and development
If the effects of COVID-19 are prolonged or worsened further, development schedules may be affected due to the difference in development environments between working from home and in the office. In particular, the impact on subsidiaries in the West and other affiliated companies involved in development is expected to be even more difficult to predict than within Japan. As a result of these factors, we may not be able to proceed with the launch of Nintendo products and the start of services as planned.
This is true for other software publishers as well, so it may not be possible to provide your games on Nintendo platforms as planned.
What is your opinion? Do not hesitate to leave it in the comments.
