In December, Activision Meets with Nintendo President to Discuss Switch 2, Comparable in Power to Xbox One & PS4

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Activision and Nintendo Discuss Next-Generation Switch

More information has come to light about Activision and Nintendo’s plans for the next generation of gaming consoles. According to a report from The Verge, Activision executives, including CEO Bobby Kotick, met with Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa and other executives in a conference call back in December 2022 to discuss the successor to the Nintendo Switch console. The news was revealed in redacted documents that played a part in the recent Xbox deal to acquire Activision Blizzard.

Next-Generation Switch Performance

The documents, which included an email chain from Chris Schnakenberg, head of Activision’s platform strategy and partner relations, mentioned a “Switch NG” (Switch next-generation) and described the performance of the next-generation Switch as being close to that of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The email stated, “Given the closer alignment to Gen8 platforms in terms of performance and our previous offerings on PS4 / Xbox One, it is reasonable to assume we could make something compelling for the NG Switch as well. It would be helpful to secure early access to development hardware prototypes and prove that out nice and early.”

Potential Implications

This news raises several intriguing possibilities for the future of Nintendo’s gaming consoles. Here are some potential implications:

The next-generation Switch could offer improved graphics and performance, bringing it closer to the capabilities of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Developers may have access to more powerful hardware, allowing them to create even more visually stunning and immersive games.
The NG Switch could attract a wider audience, including gamers who prioritize performance and graphics.

Nintendo’s partnership with Activision could result in exciting collaborations and exclusive game titles.

Looking Ahead

While the next-generation Switch is not expected to launch until 2024, this news has already generated significant buzz within the gaming community. Nintendo fans and industry insiders eagerly await further details and announcements from both Activision and Nintendo.