Switch 2 is rumoured for 2024, but what could be launch titles? Metroid prime 4 would be a candidate, but might not a be a system seller.
A new 3d Mario could be a possibility, given wonder is a 2.5d and another team might be working on something.
Zelda - we’ve just had totk released so that seems out.
Mario kart 9 could be a system seller.
Splatoon 3 was only recently released.
What else could be lined up for a launch window, assuming a 2024 release? Maybe 2024 is less plausible 🤔
In keeping with Nintendo naming conventions it with be the “switch u” or more likely “switcheroo” It will be a VR based system that seems like an add on peripheral for the switch, but is actually a new system that nobody buys due to confusion and lack of titles.
I’d put 5 quid on “New Virtual Boy”
I still have mine! And it works! Seizure warnings and all!
Fun fact. The Wii 2 was called the Wii u because the Japanese word for 2 is ‘ni’.
I have doubts about the VR thing. Since VR in general doesn’t seem to be healthy or safe for kids under 13. The lowest age recommendation for a VR headset is 12 and that’s just Sony. I highly doubt Nintendo is going to put their brand in the line for a gimmick as weak as VR is. Besides Nintendo gimmicks are about unique innovation. Not rehashing an already dying gimmick.
A top-down Zelda could be in the cards. Perhaps a Links Awakening style remake of the Oracle games or Minish Cap
Much smaller in scope than TotK and therefore much faster and cheaper to develop, especially if they just re-use the LA engine.
I’d love that, but imo ALttP is the one in most dire need of a proper remake
Yep, their Zelda release strategy is to release a remake during long development cycles for new titles. I see this as virtually guaranteed.
It was years after the Switch came out that I finally decided to get one, and honestly the one game that combined me to get it was Link’s Awakening. I love that game so much!
Over the years, I ended up spending the most time playing Animal Crossing. I beat Mario Odyssey and it was nice. I really could not get into Breath of the Wild at all, or the sequel.
I’d be very surprised if that Metroid Prime game doesn’t feature in their launch plans.
Just give me WindWaker HD port since I don’t have a Wii U
that and twilight princess hd port (PLEASE)
Hopefully a new Animal Crossing game! I started ACNH last month and it was my first time with the franchise. I’m already taking a time off because I was too obsessed but the game was so polished and well done that I’m really excited for the next. Also considering they have been busy with something since November 2021, I don’t think it is unlikely they are already working in the new game.
Give us the chance to finally have one island per player on the console, and it’s a day 1 purchase with my SO.
And bring back touch screen inventory management. Beyond me why they didn’t take advantage of their own console’s features when they’d already done that in all past possible games.
If you look at the Switch titles:
1-2-Switch - Some game to show off new features.
Just Dance 2017
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Cross gen game.
Skylanders: Imaginators - Merch game.
Super Bomberman R
I Am Setsuna
Tokyo RPG Factory
Snipperclips - Another new feature game.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove - Shovelware
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment - Shovelware
Fast RMXI could see either a new Mario game launching on the Switch and Switch 2, maybe a Metroid game instead. Zelda will be too old and played out by then, but then Zelda fans love buying the same game over and over.
Hold the GODDAMN heck up, did you just call Shovel Knight Shovelware??? b r u h
Ported from another platform with little to no effort?
It’s the literal definition of shovelware.
The Switch was literally the last of 11 platforms it launched on.
Also, by your definition, Skyrim and Witcher 3 are also Shovelware.
Which, I want you to think hard about for maybe 1 min.
On the Switch? They absolutely were. An afterthought at best.
That’s called a port my dude.
With no new features or nothing added to take advantage of unique Switch capabilities = shovelware.
Honestly, I’m more excited at just the thought of getting a higher-specced Switch, so that I can play my existing games like TotK in all it’s glory.
Tfw it’s back compatible but none of the games get a graphical or performance upgrade…
Regarding Zelda, I would expected them to release an upgraded version of totk, since they often seem to release at least one Zelda game for two generations; TP was on GameCube and Wii, BotW was on Wii-U and Switch. Alternatively, a (super-expensive) 2-pack game with BotW+TotK including DLC?
Maybe a remake of age of oracles/seasons a la link’s awakening? Also the rumored re-release of WWHD & skyward sword.
My money’s on an Animal Crossing, possibly not immediately on release but close to it nonetheless. New Horizons had just too much success for the company not trying to ride the wave, and they have so much room to improve on the mechanics and the variety of the setting.
If I can offer a counterpoint, AC isn’t generating revenue from microtransactions and DLC. I predict Nintendo’s launch title will be positioned to generate revenue over the entire life cycle of the console.
Didn’t New Horizon have a DLC AND a microtransactions-riddled mobile game?
It has a single DLC, IIRC. I don’t know about the mobile game, but I’m thinking more along the lines of a Paradox game with hundreds worth of DLC, or Sims 4 with thousands, or GTA 5 with a pay to win currency system. I could be wrong, but it seems like Nintendo would be ignoring a golden goose.
My own experience with animal crossing was riding the wave of hype and then giving it up. I don’t think I would get the sequel.
You underestimate the casual gaming crowd. The same people who buy all of the sims content, still play animal crossing to get cozy in bed before sleeping every night.
We don’t even know if it’s coming, but now we’re speculating what titles it will launch titles? Oo
Slow news day. Plus we know from the Switch launch they don’t feel compelled to have a lot of games ready. It was breath of the wild, your typical launch party game and … nothing memorable.
I agree with you about a 3D Mario: it’s absolutely not incompatible with the release of Wonder. Also, it would be a good candidate to showcase the graphics of the new console, without taking much risks.
Mario Kart/Splatoon/Smash bros. They need a multiplayer game. For Mario Kart and Smash Bros, they have the same (fist world) problem: the switch versions have so much content that it’s difficult to hit harder. And it’s not nice of me, but I feel like they wouldn’t mind milking the Splatoon players.
Animal crossing. The license gained so much new fans with AC:NH, it would be suprising if they don’t try to take advantage of this new popularity.
New Super Mario,
Pokemon Stone Gray and Muted Olive,
Zelda the Minishcap remake.VR mount headset will be the gimmick.
Name will be “Reality Switch” for VR and high resolution combined.
Why would they do that when they could just call it Virtua Boy 2?
Could you use Virtual Boy on your TV without headset? Also barely anyone knows Virtual Boy.
It would surprise me if Nintendo got into VR setting a lot of VR headsets are recommended for kids under 13. There is a lot of safety and health risks. Nintendo won’t likely put their kid friendly brand name on the line for a VR gimmick.
Metroid Prime Hunters (online mode) and Jump Ultimate Stars… Let me dream.
I would be on top of a jump stars sequel/remake so fast
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Ultimate
Xenoblade X remaster/definitive edition.
Main trilogy is complete and wrapped up. X is still stuck on the Wii U and the online needs bringing back in a big way
Edit: 2015 may make more sense. 10 years, like X1DE was ten years after the original. Then XB2 DE then 4.yep.
I’m currently playing the XC Definitive Edition and I’d love to play X! I heard many saying it’s a good game
It’s great, just very very different.
No links to the other games in story, other than nopon appearing and one type of unique monster. No real main character (create your own), missions and exploration over story. Very minimal story. Huge mechs, soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano (attack on titan) complete with rap during battles.
It’s a very frustrating game, but it is gigantic, has some awesome worlds to explore and is worth playing
I was disappointed in it at launch as it was not what I expected from Xenoblade after getting that one at launch here in the UK in 2011 - that was incredible.
Apparently the main thing that’s been holding Monolith back from remastering X has been trouble updating the engine for Switch. More powerful hardware might enable it… let’s hope.
With their dev cycle and work culture I don’t think we’re getting a launch Xenoblade though, or even anything.
