Nintendo Teases Upcoming Major Switch 2 Titles This Fall While Emphasizing the Continued Relevance of the Original Switch

The Switch 2 has introduced a solid lineup of games, but it hasn’t quite matched the stellar first year of the original Switch, which featured some of the most iconic titles in its major franchises. Is Nintendo holding back on releases or scrambling to fill the gaps as game development timelines stretch? Recent comments from the company during an investor Q&A suggest that we may not have seen the last major first-party title for the original Switch.

Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, addressed concerns about maintaining a steady flow of new releases during the latest earnings call. He acknowledged that software development times have lengthened but reassured that the company is actively adjusting its development processes to ensure a robust lineup for the Switch 2.

Furukawa stated, “We are working on a variety of new titles for Nintendo Switch 2, not just the major ones. For the latter half of this year, we are preparing additional new titles alongside those already announced, and we will share more details at the right time.”

That “right time” could align with a summer showcase, a big September Nintendo Direct, or, as has become more common, announcements through casual posts on social media platforms and the Nintendo Today news app.

According to reliable leaks from a well-known podcaster, one of Nintendo’s major titles for this fall may be a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Depending on how extensive the remake is and whether it incorporates elements from the more recent Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, it could become the company’s top-selling game of the year.

Historically, Nintendo tends to release at least one significant first-party title each month during the fall. With Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave expected in 2026, there’s room for potentially two more Nintendo titles in the latter half of that year. Since Ocarina of Time is a remake, it would be exciting if at least one of these mystery titles turned out to be a brand-new franchise exclusive to the Switch 2.

However, don’t count the original Switch out just yet. Due to the AI-driven RAM shortage and rising hardware costs from tariffs, Nintendo anticipates selling fewer Switch 2 units in 2026 than initially expected. This slower transition from the original Switch to the new hardware means that the older platform, which ranks as the second-most popular console of all time, remains significant.

Furukawa emphasized the importance of expanding the software business for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, rather than solely focusing on sales for the new console. While this doesn’t guarantee ongoing first-party support for the original Switch, it certainly hints at the possibility.

We’ve seen successful last-gen titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z, along with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, which performed well enough to justify continued support for the previous generation. Currently, Rhythm Heaven Groove, set to release on July 2, is the only confirmed Nintendo game for the original Switch, but it’s likely not the last we’ll see.