As anticipation builds for the Nintendo Switch 2, one burning question lingers: who exactly has access to those coveted dev kits? The gaming community has been abuzz with speculation, particularly after recent rumors suggesting that only select major third-party developers are currently in the loop. However, a new twist has emerged that could throw a wrench in that narrative.
Industry insider Imran Khan has revealed that a notable third-party publisher faced a refusal from Nintendo regarding Switch 2 dev kits—not for lack of talent, but due to concerns over their operational stability. Reportedly, Nintendo was apprehensive about this publisher's chaotic management practices, fearing that granting access could lead to potential losses of the valuable kits during tumultuous restructuring efforts. The publisher in question? None other than Embracer Group. Khan went on to mention, “I don’t know if their plans changed since this was about eight months ago, but I’ve heard that some companies that broke away from Embracer have since returned to Nintendo, and the discussions were more favorable."
"Nintendo denied Switch 2 dev kits to a chaotic publisher," reports Imran Khan. What does this mean for the console's development? #NintendoSwitch2
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Stay tuned as we continue to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Switch 2 and its development landscape!