Nintendo confirms Switch successor will run all existing Switch games
- Nintendo confirmed that the upcoming successor will support Switch games and Nintendo Switch Online services.
- The announcement was made during a recent midyear policy briefing.
- The news enhances expectations for the new console's user experience and video game preservation.
In Japan, Nintendo held its midyear policy briefing where it confirmed that the upcoming successor to the Switch console will be backward compatible with existing Switch games. This announcement assures players that they will retain access to their current library and Nintendo Switch Online services. The company noted that it plans to unveil this next-generation console within the fiscal year ending March 2025. While the current Nintendo Switch has seen impressive sales figures, including a total of 146 million units sold, it is noteworthy that software sales reached a record high. The conversation surrounding backward compatibility signifies Nintendo's commitment to both enhancing user experience and addressing the broader issue of video game preservation, especially as older titles become increasingly hard to access.