Nintendo Switch 2 to Support Backwards Compatibility

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility with current Switch titles and support for Nintendo Switch Online. This announcement was made during a recent Corporate Management Policy Briefing, where Furukawa indicated that further details would be released before the end of the current fiscal year on March 31, 2025. While specifics regarding the hardware and software of the Switch 2 remain undisclosed, the backward compatibility suggests that the new console will use cartridges similar to its predecessor. Reports indicate that developers have been informed not to expect the console's launch before April 2025. The Switch has been in the market since March 2017, and this news has sparked excitement among fans eager for the next generation of Nintendo gaming.