The Verge·May 13, 2026
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has announced that the company has more Switch 2 games in development for 2026, although specifics have not been disclosed. The upcoming holiday season is crucial for Nintendo, particularly with the Switch 2's recent price hike, and the company is relying on new games to drive console sales. Furukawa emphasized the importance of major game releases in selling hardware, citing the success of Pokémon Pokopia as an example. The company's current game lineup for the second half of the year appears sparse, but Furukawa's statement suggests that more titles are on the way.
✦ AI-generated summary