Nintendo Reportedly Cuts Switch 2 Production Amidst Demand Concerns
Nintendo is allegedly reducing production of the upcoming Switch 2 console by over 30 percent. This decision appears to stem from weaker-than-expected demand, particularly in the US market. Despite these cuts, initial production orders for the fiscal year ending March 2027 are rumored to be around 20 million units.
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Nintendo Orders 20 Million Switch 2 Consoles for Fiscal Year 2027 – Rumor
Sources suggest Nintendo is planning to order 20 million units of the unannounced Switch 2 console for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, a potential increase over initial forecasts. Analyst Serkan Toto noted Nintendo's strategy of under-promising and over-delivering. The article also briefly mentions potential unannounced games and a rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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Nintendo is reportedly scaling back production of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 due to flagging demand, a surprising move for a successor to a highly successful console. Meanwhile, High On Life 2's Switch 2 release has been delayed to July 1, 2026, with Squanch Games needing more time for polish. In other news, Baldur's Gate 3 is currently at its lowest price ever on Steam, GOG, and PlayStation 5, and Asus has released the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE gaming keyboard with updated features.
Switch 2 demand appears to be flagging as Nintendo reportedly lowers production
Nintendo is reportedly lowering production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by a third, from 6 million to 4 million units, due to flagging demand, particularly in the US. This comes after Metroid Prime 4: Beyond underperformed sales expectations, though the recent success of Pokémon Pokopia has provided some positive momentum. The company has maintained its full-year sales expectation of 19 million units for the console.
Rumor: Nintendo Switch 2 production to be cut by over 30% due to weak US sales
A report from Bloomberg suggests Nintendo is planning to reduce production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by over 30% due to weaker-than-expected sales in the United States. The company has reportedly lowered its production target for the current quarter.
Nintendo is Cutting Production of the Switch 2 by Over 30 Percent in the US – Rumor
Nintendo is reportedly cutting production of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US by over 30 percent due to lower-than-expected demand, despite the success of Pokémon Pokopia. The company is also planning a hardware refresh for the Switch 2 in Europe featuring an easily replaceable battery, aligning with 'right to repair' legislation. This move may also lead to the discontinuation of the original Nintendo Switch.
