Nintendo prepares new concepts and new ways to play for Switch 2

The big issue is that each of the company’s video games, in recent decades, has been innovative: the DS and its concept of two screens (one of them touchscreen, even before the popularization of smartphones), the movement control of the Wii, the features of the Wii U and the hybrid format of the first Switch.

However, the Switch 2 does not have such a strong appeal in its first year — which generated some criticism from the community, as it repeats the successes of its predecessor, but brings few new features such as the Joy-Con 2’s mouse control, built-in microphone and GameChat.

This means that Nintendo is preparing something improved for the video game, but don’t count on it coming at no additional cost. Whether it’s a second screen (to emulate DS or add features to its titles) or something new, the formula must follow what the company has already tested on the previous hybrid console.

It’s important to note that the Switch had the Ring Fit Adventure — which introduced a unique accessory to the platform — and the Nintendo Labo line. Through cardboard accessories, players were able to create innovative ways to play and even have access to virtual reality in the ecosystem.

Despite the proposals, nothing was officially released by Big N. Not even the president of the Japanese company, Shuntaro Furukawa, explained what the plans are for the hybrid console from now on — at least not those involving the hardware.

Regarding software, Nintendo brought the launch of the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and an update that allows users to gift themselves with games on the digital store (just as it is possible on Steam and other platforms).

At its launch in 2025, we broke down 10 features that could be better on the Switch 2. However, none of them have been implemented on the hybrid console to this day.

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