Nintendo likely to become “primary partner for third-party game publishers” over next gen, analyst firm forecasts – Eurogamer

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Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console is projected to significantly impact the gaming market, with sales expected to reach 100 million units by 2029, according to a report by DFC Intelligence. This forecast positions Nintendo to potentially become the leading console system and a primary partner for third-party game publishers within the next five years.

The report highlights that Nintendo is likely to surpass its own sales expectations for the Switch 2 in its launch year. While Nintendo anticipates selling 15 million units by March 2026, DFC predicts the figure could realistically reach 16 million, and potentially even 20 million with improvements in the supply chain. This projection is based on Nintendo’s historical performance, where it exceeded its initial sales forecast for the original Switch.

The delay of major game releases like GTA 6 until 2026 positions the Switch 2 as a key driver for video game spending this year, especially in Japan where Nintendo plans to offer a competitively priced local model. The early launch of Switch 2 also gives Nintendo a head start over competitors Sony and Microsoft, who are expected to release their next-generation consoles around 2027.

The Switch 2’s success could solidify Nintendo’s market dominance, following the original Switch’s impressive sales of 152 million units over eight years. This would place the Switch 2 among the few consoles to ever surpass 100 million sales, a feat achieved by only seven other platforms, more than half of which are Nintendo products.

📌 Source: https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-likely-to-become-primary-partner-for-third-party-game-publishers-over-next-gen-analyst-firm-forecasts