Nintendo has a giant yr forward with the Swap 2, particularly with all of the rumored titles. The unique Swap stilll has two notable exclusives for followers to sit up for – Metroid Prime 4: Past and Pokemon Legends Z-A. Throughout a Q&A with buyers (translation through DeepL), Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa reaffirmed each titles for launch this yr.
He additionally reaffirmed that the corporate will “proceed to launch enticing software program as quickly as we are able to develop it” for the Swap 1. Nonetheless, “alternatively,” Furukawa additionally asserted that “devoted software program is essential for the launch of latest {hardware}.”
“With this in thoughts, we’ll think about numerous methods to make our video games out there to as many shoppers as potential via Nintendo Swap and Nintendo Swap 2.” It seemingly implies that some titles might arrive for each platforms. Pokemon Legends Z-A was introduced for Swap “techniques”, so it’s just about a shoo-in for launching on Nintendo’s subsequent console.
Metroid Prime 4: Past has solely been confirmed for the Swap, however a Swap 2 model wouldn’t be shocking. Even when rumors of some Swap 1 titles receiving enhancements for the Swap 2 don’t pan out, Nintendo has already confirmed backwards compatibility (with some caveats).
Regardless, house owners of the unique Swap can relaxation assured that they gained’t be left within the mud instantly. Keep tuned for extra updates on the Swap 2, particularly with its devoted Direct in April.
