The Switch 2 launch was huge for Nintendo, but not great for third-party developers

Jun 26, 2025 - 17:50
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The Switch 2 launch was huge for Nintendo, but not great for third-party developers

The Nintendo Switch 2 finally launched just a few weeks ago, selling a ton of consoles and introducing Mario Kart World. The console launched with that single huge new Nintendo game, and a wide selection of third-party ports, like Cyberpunk 2077. But the first batch of game sales data has come out for the Nintendo Switch 2, and while Mario Kart World is selling like hot cakes to the surprise of no one, it seems like the rest of those launch games aren't seeing much success. Third-party developers now have a tough decision to make, should they support the new hardware even if the games aren't selling, or is this just a launch issue?