Nintendo has confirmed it will continue delivering substantial free updates and new releases for the original Switch even after the Switch 2 launch. Company president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors the approach helps sustain goodwill with existing owners and keeps them engaged within Nintendo’s ecosystem while deciding whether to upgrade.

  • Ongoing support: Nintendo is rolling out large, no-cost updates for major Switch titles rather than abandoning the platform immediately after the new hardware arrived.
  • Recent examples: Popular games such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Splatoon 3 have received significant free content drops under this strategy.
  • New Switch releases: Alongside updates, Nintendo is still publishing fresh titles for the system, including upcoming entries like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Rhythm Heaven Groove.
  • Strategic aim: By maintaining a positive relationship with current Switch owners, Nintendo can keep players active on the platform and more likely to transition to the Switch 2 on their own timeline.

Source: Nintendo Life

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