Nintendo confirms that the new Switch will be backward compatible with the entire catalog of its predecessor

Nintendo has announced that the brand’s next console, successor to the successful Switch, will be completely backward compatible. This will allow all games on the current system to be played on the new device, a confirmation that Shuntaro Furukawa, president of Nintendo, made through a statement on social networks.

The Japanese company also assured that Nintendo Switch Online will be available on the new console ensuring a smooth transition for its users. However, no further details regarding the release date or specifications have been offered. So, for now, all that is known is that we will have the official announcement before April 2025.

The news reinforces Nintendo’s focus on continuity and accessibility since the successor to the Switch (which still has no name) will retain the features that have led this console to be a global bestseller, but incorporating some improvements. According to Furukawa, this evolution aims to keep players in a familiar ecosystem, expanding the possibilities of the current game catalog.

With more than 146 million consoles sold and a record 1.3 billion games distributed the Switch has managed to remain one of the favorite consoles on the market. Although recent quarterly sales fell 31% compared to the same period last year, the Switch continues to rack up impressive numbers for a device that has been on the market for eight years.

Nintendo, true to its style, keeps the name and final details of this console confidential, thus fueling the curiosity of users and the industry. Rumors surrounding this device have multiplied, and fans are eagerly awaiting the definitive features of the successor to the Switch.

The backward compatibility strategy is seen by experts as a success, since it guarantees current users continuity in their game library, while allowing new players to access an extensive catalog without having to purchase previous consoles.