US EditionNintendo Tells Devs to Make Switch 1 Games Instead of Switch 2 Reveal Sources
Nintendo is selectively distributing Switch 2 dev kits, limiting access for many developers including AAA studios, while encouraging reliance on backward compatibility for game releases.
- Nintendo officially launched the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, with strong initial sales and hybrid console features.
- The launch came later than expected, and Nintendo has limited Switch 2 development by restricting dev kit access for many developers.
- Developers including large studios face difficulties obtaining Switch 2 dev kits, while Nintendo encourages shipping on Switch 1 using backwards compatibility.
- John Linneman stated on DF Direct Weekly that Nintendo’s poor communication and hesitancy to distribute dev kits could slow new Switch 2 software releases.
- This situation suggests a cautious Nintendo approach that may limit early native Switch 2 game availability despite strong hardware sales.
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