New Nintendo Leak Shows Another Major First-Party Franchise Arriving for the Switch 2
Several well-known Nintendo games are reportedly going to the Switch 2, and they have been leaked rather regularly lately. According to the most recent update, the next Splatoon franchise addition is under development for the new platform right now. Should this prove accurate, Nintendo may be depending on the expanding series to shift units for its next generation.
Gaming insider Midori Leaked this on X (previously Twitter). Recently, they have been reporting a lot of Nintendo news; on June 2, they said that a project called Spiral was under development. After some research, they believe Splatoon 4 is it.
The Increasing Success of Splatoon Could Be Quite Significant for the Switch 2
Originally a Wii U game, the Splatoon franchise became among the most unique IPs of the firm right once. It took the principles of team shooters currently on the market and then basically altered them so they could be more entertaining, dynamic, and not as violent as other games. Because of the distinctive look combined with fun gameplay, excellent musical soundtracks, and much more, it became a fast smash and among the most sold titles on the Wii U.
Though Splatoon 3 maintained the success of the brand in terms of both critical reaction and sales in 2022, Splatoon 2 is still the best-selling release from the series. Apart from the several modes, such the campaign mode acting as a lesson and the card game featured in the third version, one of the reasons the games have such a dedicated following is the Splatfests. These monthly gatherings let participants gather to battle over their chosen theme, therefore keeping the game topical.
Will Splatoon 4 arrive to the Switch 2?
If accurate, Nintendo will surpass its last release to make it even more much awaited at debut. Nintendo said on its corporate website that it had the largest launch ever in Japan, selling 3.45 million units in just three days when Splatoon 3 debuted in 2022.
The new Splatoon game is sure to be a big smash since the popularity of the series is rising with every edition. In a market of fierce competition between game consoles, the series is a perfect option to assist the Switch 2 sell units.
The Growth of Nintendo
Among the most successful and well-known video game developers worldwide is Nintendo. Originally created in 1889, Fusajiro Yamauchi started the business manufacturing Japanese playing cards. Nintendo became immensely well-known when it entered the video game market. Nintendo has developed various systems throughout years, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Nintendo 64, Gameboy, Wii, and Nintendo Switch.
Among the many well-known franchises the firm has developed include Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon. It is scarcely shocking that the company has remained relevant in such a competitive market given their commitment to create original games.
TheFire Emblem Franchise
The Fire Emblem series did rather well on the Nintendo Switch. The next console from the firm might be able to build on it in various respects.
Though not every Fire Emblem game is a hit, with the last two games turning into major successes, this is one of the most sold franchises on the platform. Given its many opportunities for improving the series, it will be fascinating to watch how Nintendo will use the franchise with the Switch 2.
The Switch 2 and Other Stories
Although Splatoon, only on sales, if not this latest Leak, seems headed for the Switch 2, there are many more doubts regarding what the next Nintendo console will bring. Leaks from Midori and others point to other games including The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Mario Party, and more perhaps already under production for the new system.
Given Nintendo's constant innovation of its game systems, many people are excited about what the next console has in store. Though some of the leaks are unknown, many of the speculations point to the next console transforming the market in ways many had not thought possible in addition to building on its forebears.
