Nintendo announced late Tuesday evening that thestill-unannounced Switch 2console will be backwards compatible.
However, we still dont know if your cartridges will be as usable as ever in 2025.
More than that, youll be able to keep your Nintendo Switch Online account on the sequel Switch.
The whole suite of Switch hardware shown at the Nintendo Store in Tokyo, Japan.© Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the successor to Nintendo Switch as well.
The full Corporate Management Policy Briefing Furukawa is referencing doesnt offer many more hints of whats coming.
The company said it would use the Nintendo Account to carry over its good relationship with players.
This implies Nintendo will focus most of its backwards compatibility through Switch Online.
The Japanese game maker clarified that you could buy older Switch titles on the Switch 2.
However, any details on compatibility will be officially revealed at a later date.
Having a sequel Switch on the horizon hasnt done anything to help hardware sales.
Nintendo reported it lowered its sales projections for both Switch hardware and software.
The company now expects to sell 12.5 million units instead of 13.5 million.
Otherwise, no big tentpole franchises are coming just yet.Metroid Prime 4: Beyondis supposed to arrive next year.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.
