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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Report in January showed very few games, except for the title of the modern Mario Kart. We will have to wait a few more weeks to take a closer look at the company’s software offer on Switch 2-But we can have helpful indicators about which of the internal Nintendo programmers teams creates software for the modern generation console for several years.
While we are waiting for more official game ads during the April Nintendo Direct, let’s take a look at 10 internal teams of Nintendo programmers, which they worked on, and if they had a runway to start creating games in the Switch release window 2. what they work.)
Nintendo EPD Group
Who they are: This team (combination of group EPD No. 2 and No. 3) cooperates with external studies such as Hal Laboratory, Intelligent Systems and Monolith Software on franchise, such as Kirby, Fire Embl and Xenoblade. The group also cooperates with the bands behind the various spinoffs Mario and Pokémon.
The latest edition: It’s been a long time since we had a modern Kirby game – Dream buffet kirby It was released in 2022 – which means that the pink Puff is aimed at a modern adventure. The EPD co -production group still has two switch titles 1 on the plate for 2025: Xenoblade Chronicles x Definitive Edition AND Pokémon Legends: For.
Chances for a modern game to launch Switch 2: It’s good if the Hall has Kirby waiting on the wings.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 3
Who they are: Zelda team.
The latest edition: Production Group No. 3 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 2023 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom In 2024, so they were quite busy lately. The team collaborated with the long -time Cooperation Studio Zelda Grezo on Echoes of wisdomBut even with external aid will take some time before we see another great game Zelda.
Chances for a modern game to launch Switch 2: Zero. Nintendo usually announces modern Zelda main games with many months or years earlier.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 4
Who they are: One of the most experimental Nintendo teams, Production Group No. 4 stands behind Skwerves like Nintendo Labo, Ring Fit AdventureAND Garage for a game designer.
The latest edition: The team has recently worked with partners Nintendo World Championships: Nes Edition and alarmo. Production Group No. 4 is most likely working on the modern SWITCH 2 software and we would not be surprised to see that the band is building something around the modern console mouse control function.
Chances for a modern game to launch Switch 2: Tall.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 5
Who they are: During the length of the switch length, group 5 is working on SPlatoon and Animal Crossing. Earlier, team members worked on games that emphasized the unique Nintendo Console functions Sport Wii AND Nintendo land.
The latest edition: SPlatoon 3 It was issued in 2022 and received regular updates. Over three years have passed Animal passage: modern horizons“Last important updated, Happy Home Paradise DLC. With over 47 million copies New horizons The sold production group No. 5 is almost developing observation.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: Okay, especially if Nintendo wants to start Switch 2 with a bang with a new animal ride.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 6
Who they are: Another external research and development team, Production Group No. 6 cooperates with developers for Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong Country, crazy and Paper Mario Series.
The latest edition: The group has just provided Donkey Kong Country returns HD (with forever entertainment) and is still working on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (with retro studies). So it has a relatively full plate. Production Group No. 6 also cooperates with matches at a higher level, the team at the back Mansion Luigi 3 AND Mario Strikers: Battle LeagueAnd they have not released a new game since 2022.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: Does a generation Metroid Prime 4 to count? Then pretty good!
Nintendo EPD Group No. 7
Who they are: It is a team responsible for the development of 2D Metroid Games and The Rhythm Heaven Series.
The latest edition: Emio – The Smily Man: Famicom Detective Club. In addition, it is not clear what group No. 7 can work on for Switch 2.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: This team was quite quiet lately, so the chance that it works on something new – maybe a new rhythm or something funny/strange, à la Moot AND Tomodachi’s life – He is excitingly high.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 8
Who they are: They create 3D Mario games, including 2017 Super Mario OdysseySo they are something great.
The latest edition: Almost eight years have passed OdysseyThe latest Mainline 3D Mario game. Production Group No. 8 also worked on the open world 2021 Bowser’s fury extension to Super Mario 3D WorldPossible indicator that future 3D games Mario could continue to explore the projects of the open world.
Chances for a modern game to launch Switch 2: Tall. Maybe in the launch window.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 9
Who they are: Is a team responsible for the last games of Mario Kart i Arms for Nintendo Switch.
The latest edition: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe AND Mario Kart Tour.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: Almost guaranteed Mario Map 9.
Nintendo EPD Group No. 10
Who they are: Production group No. 10 stands behind many 2D Mario Games Nintendo and the Pikmin series.
The latest edition: Team released Super Mario Bros. Wonder AND Pikmin 4 In 2023 he had some time to start working on new games for Switch 2. The team is also responsible for the Super Mario Maker series, a franchise that would present the Mouse Mouse Joy-Con Switch 2 mouse control.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: It all depends on how many Mario Nintendo games want to release in 2025.
Nintendo EPD – a production group of smart devices
Who they are: Nintendo Mobile Games team.
The latest edition: In addition to support Heroes of fire emblems AND Mario Kart TourA recently released Nintendo Intelligent Device Complex Animal passage: Pocket Camp CompleteAnd he basically ended support for this.
Chances for a new game to launch Switch 2: Probably near zero, because the team is working on intelligent Nintendo devices.
In addition to internal teams, Nintendo has many subsidiaries and partners who develop games together. This includes 1-UP Studio (3D Mario), Monolith Soft (Xenoblade), Next Level Games (Luigi’s Mansion, Mario Strikers), Nintendo Cube (Mario Party), Nintendo European Research (Mario), Retro Studios (Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong) and Shiver Entertainment). Pokémon Developer Game Freak, Grezo, Hal Laboratory and Intelligent Systems can also work or support Switch 2 software.
Suffice it to say that Nintendo has many people to create a large library of new games, which can mean a very solid offer of software for starting Switch 2.
