Switch 2 is rumoured for 2024, but what could be launch titles? Metroid prime 4 would be a candidate, but might not a be a system seller.

A new 3d Mario could be a possibility, given wonder is a 2.5d and another team might be working on something.

Zelda - we’ve just had totk released so that seems out.

Mario kart 9 could be a system seller.

Splatoon 3 was only recently released.

What else could be lined up for a launch window, assuming a 2024 release? Maybe 2024 is less plausible 🤔

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In keeping with Nintendo naming conventions it with be the “switch u” or more likely “switcheroo” It will be a VR based system that seems like an add on peripheral for the switch, but is actually a new system that nobody buys due to confusion and lack of titles.

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I’d put 5 quid on “New Virtual Boy”

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I still have mine! And it works! Seizure warnings and all!

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Fun fact. The Wii 2 was called the Wii u because the Japanese word for 2 is ‘ni’.

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I have doubts about the VR thing. Since VR in general doesn’t seem to be healthy or safe for kids under 13. The lowest age recommendation for a VR headset is 12 and that’s just Sony. I highly doubt Nintendo is going to put their brand in the line for a gimmick as weak as VR is. Besides Nintendo gimmicks are about unique innovation. Not rehashing an already dying gimmick.

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I’d be very surprised if that Metroid Prime game doesn’t feature in their launch plans.

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A top-down Zelda could be in the cards. Perhaps a Links Awakening style remake of the Oracle games or Minish Cap

Much smaller in scope than TotK and therefore much faster and cheaper to develop, especially if they just re-use the LA engine.

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I’d love that, but imo ALttP is the one in most dire need of a proper remake

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It was years after the Switch came out that I finally decided to get one, and honestly the one game that combined me to get it was Link’s Awakening. I love that game so much!

Over the years, I ended up spending the most time playing Animal Crossing. I beat Mario Odyssey and it was nice. I really could not get into Breath of the Wild at all, or the sequel.

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Yep, their Zelda release strategy is to release a remake during long development cycles for new titles. I see this as virtually guaranteed.

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Just give me WindWaker HD port since I don’t have a Wii U

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that and twilight princess hd port (PLEASE)

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Hopefully a new Animal Crossing game! I started ACNH last month and it was my first time with the franchise. I’m already taking a time off because I was too obsessed but the game was so polished and well done that I’m really excited for the next. Also considering they have been busy with something since November 2021, I don’t think it is unlikely they are already working in the new game.

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Give us the chance to finally have one island per player on the console, and it’s a day 1 purchase with my SO.

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And bring back touch screen inventory management. Beyond me why they didn’t take advantage of their own console’s features when they’d already done that in all past possible games.

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