Nintendo President Teases New Games for Major Franchises

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In the same discussion, Furukawa emphasized the importance of maintaining a solid financial base, which allows developers the luxury of time to ensure every release meets their internal standards of excellence. This aligns with a Bloomberg report suggesting that Nintendo pushed back the Switch 2 debut to give creators more time to refine their upcoming projects.

When questioned about the possibility of a price increase for the next-generation console, Furukawa simply stated, “I cannot comment.” Given the global volatility in the RAM market and the impact of trade tariffs—which have already affected Switch 2 pre-order logistics and led to higher costs for accessories and legacy hardware—it is difficult to stay optimistic about a static price point through 2026.

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