Following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, it's clear that the collaboration between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue and grow. Phil Spencer, Microsoft's head of gaming, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Switch platform as a means to connect with gamers who don't typically use Xbox or PC.
In a recent interview with Variety, Spencer addressed inquiries about future projects on the Nintendo Switch 2. He emphasized that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, it plans to do the same with the Switch 2.
"Nintendo has been a great partner," Spencer stated. "We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren’t PC players, who aren’t players on Xbox. It lets us continue to grow our community of people that care about the franchises that we have, and that’s really important for us to make sure we continue to invest in our games."
"I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them," Spencer added. "And getting the support from them for our franchises, I think, is an important part of our future."Spencer's support for the Nintendo Switch 2 isn't new; he has previously praised Nintendo's innovation during the Switch 2's initial teaser. At that time, he also confirmed Xbox's strategy to expand its game offerings across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo consoles.
When asked by Variety if the Switch 2 reveal made him eager to share Xbox's upcoming console plans, Spencer remained focused on Xbox's current strategy.
"No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," Spencer explained. "I get inspired by what a lot of different creators do and other platform holders. But I believe in the plans that we have."
The Xbox head reiterated the company's commitment to making its games available on as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been released on Nintendo platforms, and it will be exciting to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 once it launches.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to officially debut on June 5, 2025. While pre-orders have not yet started, keep an eye on our Switch 2 pre-order hub page for the latest updates on when they might become available.
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