Following the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, it's clear that the collaboration between Nintendo and Xbox is set to continue. Phil Spencer, Microsoft's head of gaming, has once again expressed his commitment to supporting the Switch platform, emphasizing its role in reaching gamers who are not part of the Xbox or PC ecosystems.
In a recent interview with Variety, Spencer addressed questions about potential projects for the Nintendo Switch 2. He stated that just as Xbox has supported the original Switch, they are keen on extending that support to the Switch 2.
"Nintendo has been a great partner. We think it is a unique way for us to reach players who aren’t PC players, who aren’t players on Xbox," Spencer explained. "It lets us continue to grow our community of people that care about the franchises that we have, and that’s really important for us to make sure we continue to invest in our games."
"I’m really a big believer in what Nintendo means for this industry and us continuing to support them," Spencer added. "And getting the support from them for our franchises, I think, is an important part of our future."Spencer has consistently praised the Nintendo Switch 2, particularly highlighting Nintendo's innovative approach when the first teaser for the console was released. He also confirmed Xbox's intention to expand its game offerings across multiple platforms, including PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo consoles.
When asked by Variety if the Switch 2's reveal made him eager to unveil Xbox's upcoming console plans, Spencer remained focused on Xbox's strategy. "No. I think all of us in this industry should focus on our communities and the player base that we’re building," he said. "I get inspired by what a lot of different creators do and other platform holders. But I believe in the plans that we have."
The Xbox executive reaffirmed the company's commitment to making its games available on as many platforms as possible, including cloud, PC, and consoles. Titles like Pentiment and Obsidian's Grounded have already been released on Nintendo platforms, and it will be exciting to see what Xbox brings to the Switch 2 upon its official launch.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to debut on June 5, 2025. While pre-orders are not yet available, keep an eye on our Switch 2 pre-order hub page for the latest updates on when they might become available.
