Nintendo’s recent stock performance has seen a slight dip from its record high last week, following reports indicating an internal delay in the expected release window for the Switch 2 console, now pushed to 2025.
Eurogamer disclosed last Friday that Nintendo had revised its plans, targeting an early 2025 launch for the Switch 2, a departure from earlier undisclosed schedules that hinted at a release later this year. Sources familiar with the matter indicated that this adjustment aimed to ensure a robust lineup of games for the console’s launch.
Bloomberg subsequently verified this information through its own sources, noting a 5.8 percent decline in Nintendo shares as news of the Switch 2 delay surfaced. Despite this setback, Nintendo has refrained from issuing any official statements on the matter.
Although Nintendo’s stock price remains close to last week’s peak of 8874 yen per share (£46.88), it has been on an upward trajectory since October, buoyed by mounting anticipation surrounding the anticipated Switch 2 announcement.
Speculation reached a crescendo last week amidst rumors of an imminent unveiling of the Switch 2 in the coming month. However, reports suggest that this was also the timeframe during which internal communication regarding the delay reached publishing partners.
An analyst interviewed by Bloomberg cautioned that Nintendo’s financial outlook for the upcoming year could suffer if key software releases are delayed simultaneously. Conversely, another analyst viewed the stock price drop as an “opportunity” for potential investors eyeing Nintendo ahead of the eventual Switch 2 announcement.
A recent industry report in the gaming sector revealed that numerous developers are actively engaged in projects slated for release on the Switch 2, underscoring continued anticipation and interest in Nintendo’s next-generation console.
