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Nintendo increases Switch 2 sales forecast with game releases reconfirmed

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Nintendo has raised its full-year sales forecast for the Switch 2 console to 19 million units following strong initial performance, outpacing the launches of the PS4, PS5, and original Switch. The company's latest financial report also reconfirms release dates for several upcoming first-party titles on the platform. As of September 30, 2025, the Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units worldwide.

Sales Performance

Nintendo reported that the Switch 2 sold 4.54 million units in the three months ending September 30, 2025, surpassing the PS4's 7.5 million, PS5's 7.8 million, and original Switch's 4.7 million in comparable launch periods. The original Switch has now reached 154.01 million lifetime sales, nearly tying the Nintendo DS at 154.02 million. For the full fiscal year, Nintendo increased its hardware forecast by 4 million to 19 million units and software by 3 million to 48 million units, while adjusting original Switch hardware expectations down to 4 million but boosting software to 125 million.

Upcoming Switch 2 Games

The financial report reconfirms release dates for key first-party titles, addressing concerns about the console's game lineup. Confirmed releases include:
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on November 6, 2025, a Musou-style prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on December 4, 2025.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on January 15, 2026.
- Mario Tennis Fever on February 12, 2026.

Broader windows are set for Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in Spring 2026, Pokémon Pokopia and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave in 2026, and Splatoon Raiders with no firm date. Kirby Air Riders is slated for November 20, 2026, though some reports suggest 2025—Nintendo's official reconfirmation favors the later date. These titles, including enhanced editions of popular games, aim to bolster the Switch 2's library alongside third-party support.

The updates highlight Nintendo's confidence in the console's momentum heading into the holiday season.

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Nintendo confirms 10 first-party games for Switch 2

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Nintendo has outlined 10 upcoming first-party titles for the Switch 2 in its latest financial report, offering a mix of new releases and enhanced editions to bolster the console's library through 2025 and into 2026. The lineup includes three holiday season games and seven more slated for next year. While some are upgraded versions of existing hits, others introduce fresh entries in popular franchises.

Nintendo's latest financial report reveals the original Switch has become the company's top-selling console, overtaking the DS with 155.37 million units sold. The Switch 2, launched in June 2025, has achieved 17.37 million sales in its first six months, marking the fastest start for any Nintendo platform. Software sales show strong performance, though the lineup lacks a massive blockbuster.

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Nintendo's Switch 2 console experienced a notable slowdown in holiday sales across several major markets, despite its record-breaking launch earlier in the year. Reports indicate declines of up to 35 percent compared to the original Switch's performance in 2017. While Japan showed a milder drop, the overall trend raises concerns about sustaining momentum without strong exclusive games.

Updating our January 2 preview of the 2026 video game calendar—which headlined Grand Theft Auto 6 (Nov. 19), Resident Evil Requiem (Feb. 27), and remakes like Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis—new announcements emphasize Nintendo Switch 2's launch lineup and additional third-party titles across platforms.

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Video game hardware sales in the United States plummeted in November 2025, marking the worst performance for the month since 1995 despite the launch of the new Nintendo Switch 2. Only 1.6 million units sold, with the PlayStation 5 outselling the newcomer. Rising prices and economic factors contributed to the downturn.

Nintendo has launched the Switch 2 console with a new GameShare functionality that enables players to share games locally and online without requiring separate purchases. This feature allows connection with up to three other systems, including original Switch consoles as recipients. A list of supported titles includes both updated legacy games and new exclusives.

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Three days after the early version 3.0 free update, Nintendo launched the enhanced Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on January 16, 2026, as part of a major eShop refresh. The edition brings upgraded graphics, Joy-Con 2 controls, and expanded multiplayer, while the free update—adding features like a resort hotel and Slumber Islands—remains available to all players.

 

 

 

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