Nintendo Sets Higher Bar for Switch 2, Slop-Free eShop in Sight
TL;DR
Nintendo says Switch 2 will be more selective about which games launch on its new console to avoid a repeat of the Switch 1 eShop’s shovelware era. Dev kits are circulating and titles like New Blood’s Dusk have demonstrated Switch 2 performance, but Nintendo remains cagey about launches. The Switch 2 eShop is showing improved curation and a red banner to identify Switch 2 titles, yet concerns persist about AI-generated or low-quality Switch 1 games leaking over. Fans hope ongoing pruning and better filters will elevate the catalog, especially for indie games.
- Nintendo "Cagey" About Letting Games On Switch 2, Wants To Avoid "Slop Fest" Nintendo Life
- Dev says Nintendo is "still pretty cagey about letting games launch on Switch 2", doesn't want it to be "a giant slop fest" Nintendo Everything
- Indie game studio says Switch 2 dev kits are more accessible, but Nintendo fears shovelware slop Notebookcheck
- Developer Claims Nintendo Is Being Careful About Switch 2 Dev Kits To Prevent A "Slop Fest" TheGamer
- Nintendo doesn't want Switch 2 eShop to "become a giant slop fest," New Blood CEO claims, so "they're still pretty choosy about who gets to launch their games" GamesRadar+
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