Switch 2 momentum rises in the West with a crowded software lineup on the horizon

Nintendo reports rising Switch 2 sales in the West and forecasts 16.5 million units for the next year, calling momentum robust thanks to a strong slate of titles. After overseas softness earlier, launches like Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the Pokemon Pokopia update have boosted engagement and hardware sales. The company stresses the importance of system sellers to migrate players from Switch to Switch 2 and promises a “wealth of new titles” to support mid- to long-term growth.