Nintendo has had its ups and downs when it comes to relying on third-party content in the past, but things have been looking up during the Switch era. In their latest financial report, Nintendo highlighted the significant improvements they have made in their relationships with third-party software publishers. This includes the development of a ‘Nintendo Developer Portal’ and the provision of various middleware to assist developers in creating software for the Switch.
Thanks to these efforts, Nintendo’s partnerships with third-party publishers are now stronger than ever. This has led to a wide range of releases from major publishers like Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Bandai Namco, Capcom, and Epic Games on the Switch. In fact, about half of the software units sold since the fiscal year ended in March 2021 are titles released by other software publishers. And with major third-party releases like Dragon Quest I&II HD-2D Remake, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, Guilty Gear Strive, and Atelier Yumia confirmed for 2025, the future looks bright for third-party support on the Switch.
In addition to these upcoming releases, Microsoft has also made a 10-year commitment to bring the Call of Duty games to Nintendo platforms. This news comes after rumors suggested that Nintendo would heavily rely on third-party support in 2025. It will be interesting to see how this partnership unfolds and what other third-party developers and publishers will bring their games to Nintendo platforms in the future.
As a player, do you enjoy third-party releases on the Switch? Are there any specific third-party developers or publishers you would like to see on Nintendo platforms in the future? Let us know your thoughts and stay tuned for more updates on third-party support for the Switch.
