Nintendo's Big Plans: Switch 2, Games, and More

Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, recently shared some exciting updates about the company's future plans. He talked about the Nintendo Switch 2, new games, movies, and even anime streaming.

Nintendo Switch 2

• Supply Stabilization: The supply has stabilized worldwide, except in Japan, where they're still working to meet demand.
• Developer Support: Furukawa wants the Switch 2 to be a platform that supports both first and third-party developers' ideas.
• Accessibility: The Switch 2 aims to be accessible to people who are buying their first console.

New Games

• Popular Series: Nintendo is working on new titles for popular series that fans have been waiting for.
• New Software: They're also developing completely new software, promising a lot to look forward to in the world of Nintendo games.

Movies

• Super Mario Movie: Furukawa talked about the upcoming Super Mario movie.
• Zelda Film: More information about the Zelda film will be released soon.
• Long-Term Focus: Nintendo's focus isn't just on making money quickly. They want to build a system to release more films and expose more people to their characters.

Anime Streaming

• Future Consideration: Nintendo is considering anime streaming.
• Challenges: Furukawa said it would be challenging, but if they can create unique Nintendo works, it could be a good idea for the future.

Nintendo Museum

• Success: The Nintendo Museum has been a huge success, with 500,000 visitors in its first year.
• Overseas Visitors: Many of these visitors came from overseas.
• Future Plans: Nintendo plans to add more features to the museum and will continue using a lottery system for tickets.

Financial Foundation

• Strong Foundation: Furukawa believes it's important for Nintendo to have a strong financial foundation.
• Employee Focus: This way, employees can take their time to create the best games and products without feeling pressured by short-term results.

Upcoming Updates

• Financial Results: We'll hear more from Furukawa when Nintendo reports its latest financial results in early February.