Nintendo appears to be in the process of designing its long-awaited successor for 2017’s Nintendo Switch, but isn’t giving any specifics as to what it might be or when it might actually exist. The Legend of Zelda However, the developer is willing to say that regardless of the release of the new console, Nintendo accounts will be required, giving players access to online amenities like the e-shop– will be important to create a smooth transition there.
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Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated his intention for Nintendo accounts while a new shareholder Questions and answers, a translation of the event says.
“As we transition from Nintendo Switch to the next-gen console, we want to make every effort to ensure customers can make the transition seamlessly with their Nintendo Account,” Furukawa responded to a question about whether the Nintendo Switch’s seven year anniversary will mark its end of life , just as the Super NES replaced the NES seven years after its release.
While Furukawa would consider the Switch’s seventh year “uncharted territory” and accepts that the Switch isn’t selling as easily as it has in the past, he still praises its software.
“Never before has software sold so quickly in the hardware space,” he said. “As last year Pokemon Scarlet And Violet and this year The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom“Nintendo Switch titles sold more than 10 million copies in the first three days of their release.”
These impressive sales figures are clearly important for Nintendo. Although Furukawa was outspoken about Nintendo Accounts being transferred to a new console, he was less willing to respond directly to a question asking about his thoughts on transferring “downloaded software purchases to Nintendo Switch.” [to play on] future game consoles.”
“Just like you did when you switched from Wii U to Nintendo Switch,” the shareholder said.
“Our company is constantly considering various future hardware specifications, but I would like to refrain from making specific comments on future hardware at this time,” Furukawa replied. “Going forward, we’d like to continue proposing unique ways to play games on dedicated gaming consoles that combine hardware and software, so please look forward to that.”
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Nintendo is the latest developer to adopt the industry standard of $70 per game. It would be frustrating if gamers couldn’t port their new games to a new console despite something like a Switch 2 or Switch Pro it is very unlikely that it will occur within the year Another Q&A session for shareholders in 2023 proposes.
But while we seem to be in it for the long haul with the Switch, Furukawa’s response is oddly non-specific. At least I’ll probably be able to keep my Nintendo Account profile picture.
