Nintendo has confirmed that its upcoming Switch 2 console will be backward-compatible with original Switch games, and will feature the popular Nintendo Switch Online service. The news was shared by company president Shuntaro Furukawa during a recent corporate briefing.
The successor to the 2017 Switch console is expected to launch by the end of March 2025, although further details remain scarce at this point. However, Nintendo has revealed that it will maintain backward compatibility with existing Switch software, allowing players to access their favorite games on the new hardware.
On a related note, Nintendo reported a decline in sales and revenue for its current financial year, citing a 17% drop in revenue and a 69% profit decrease compared to the same period last year. The company sold 4.72 million Switch units during the six months ending September 30, down from 6.84 million units sold during the same period last year.
In terms of software sales, Nintendo reported significant growth for several popular titles, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has now surpassed 64.27 million units sold and remains the best-selling Switch game. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is in second place with 46.45 million units sold. The company will provide further information on its upcoming console at a later date.
Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-switch-2-will-officially-be-backward-compatible-with-original-switch-games