Video game development times are taking longer than they have in the past which is affecting both Sony and Microsoft. Now Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has informed investors that the development time for Nintendo Switch 2 games is longer than they had been on the original Nintendo Switch. This is mainly due to the complexity of games these days along with the graphical fidelity that’s now offered by the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. To combat this he says he hopes that fans can tide themselves over with original Nintendo Switch games until the next big release hits.
“Software development costs are higher and development periods are longer, making it more challenging to continue introducing new titles at a good pace.
Nintendo Switch 2 can also play compatible Nintendo Switch software, so we would like to recommend Nintendo Switch software as well to consumers who are picking up a game console for the first time. With these considerations in mind, we believe we will be able to maintain the momentum of our Nintendo Switch 2 business by striking a good balance between introducing new titles and encouraging consumers to play evergreen titles over a long period of time.”
