Xbox CEO Promises Support for Switch 2 in Future Game Releases

Xbox CEO Pledges His Support For Switch 2

Xbox Will Continue Porting Games to Nintendo Switch 2

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer has announced his support for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, even before its official release in 2025. In an interview with Gamertag Radio on January 25, 2025, Spencer expressed his enthusiasm for porting multiple Xbox games to this new platform.

Spencer's commitment to the Switch 2 comes from his belief in Nintendo's continued success with their hybrid consoles. He shared that he has been in communication with Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, congratulating him on the new console and appreciating its larger screen. "Nintendo, their innovation, and what they mean in this industry… I just always applaud the moves that they make," Spencer remarked. He also mentioned a flash video from Nintendo and his anticipation for more details, expressing his eagerness to support Nintendo with Xbox games.

Although specific games were not named in the interview, Microsoft has a pre-existing 10-year agreement with Nintendo, announced on February 25, 2023. This agreement ensures that "Call of Duty will be available to Nintendo players on the same day as Xbox, with full feature and content parity," according to Microsoft president Brad Smith.

Currently, Xbox is expanding its reach by bringing titles like Grounded and Pentiment to rival platforms such as the Switch and PlayStation. With the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2, more Xbox games are likely to be ported to Nintendo's new hybrid console.

Xbox is Working on a New Platform

In the same interview, Spencer emphasized that Xbox is actively developing new hardware, despite its strategy of porting games to other platforms. He believes that games that are accessible across multiple platforms are the most successful, and Xbox aims to support creators who want to reach players on various screens. "I want to build a platform that services those creators, the creators that are trying to meet people on every screen," Spencer stated.

He stressed the importance of creating innovative hardware that appeals to both developers and players, whether it's for handheld use, television gaming, or other applications. Xbox's approach is to make its games more accessible to a broader audience while continuing to develop new consoles and handheld devices.

Xbox Plans to Reach More Players on Various Devices

On November 14, 2024, Xbox Marketing senior director Craig McNary introduced the new slogan, "This is an Xbox," which focuses on extending Xbox's reach to various devices. "This Is an Xbox invites people to play with Xbox across multiple devices and screens," McNary explained. The campaign highlights Xbox's evolution as a platform that spans across different devices, featuring bold, iconic, and fun visuals with a light-hearted tone.

The campaign humorously showcased various items like a remote control, laptop, cat box, and bento box, playfully defining what Xbox is or isn't. Despite the playful nature, the message is clear: many devices are connected to Xbox or Microsoft in some way. To further this goal, Xbox has partnered with companies like Samsung, Crocs™, and Porsche to bring the campaign to life in unexpected and entertaining ways.

Xbox's strategy diverges from its competitors by focusing on making its games available on rival consoles, thereby reaching a wider audience and enhancing player accessibility.