If you enjoy independent indie game coverage, consider supporting Indie-Games.eu on Patreon. It helps keep the site independent.
Since its launch in June 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 8.67 million software units in just eight weeks. This strong start has led Nintendo to forecast an ambitious target of 45 million software units sold by the end of March 2026. This goal relies heavily on the upcoming holiday season and the release of highly anticipated games.
The forecast is supported by strong pre-order data for titles like Pokémon Legends Z-A and Mario Kart World, with the Pokémon Center showing especially high demand for the new Pokémon game. Basic calculations suggest that if the Switch 2 continues its current sales pace of around 1.08 million units per week, it could indeed meet this target. With 34 weeks remaining until the end of March 2026, the console could sell an additional 36.84 million units, bringing the total to over 45 million.
However, some analysts are more cautious. Market research firm Omdia predicts that only 14.7 million Switch 2 consoles will be sold in 2025 alone. If this prediction is correct, Nintendo’s software sales forecast might be too optimistic unless new exclusive games significantly drive up console adoption. This trend is not new; the original Switch sold 14.9 million units in its first year, showing a similar pattern for console debuts.
The 449.99 dollar price point of the Switch 2 and its reliance on a limited number of games for 2025 could also present challenges. So far, only Pokémon Legends Z-A has been confirmed for an October release.
Historically, as noted by CNBC, Nintendo has had to lower its sales forecasts for the original Switch in the past due to consumer hesitation, a pattern that could repeat itself with the new console. The company’s ambitious software goal will depend on whether these new titles can convince a large number of people to buy the console, particularly during the crucial holiday shopping period.
The latest Galaxies Spring Showcase has come to a close, featuring a diverse lineup of titles ranging from survival games…
The GameSpain Spring 2026 showcase, which featured of 24 indie games, has been aired sooner today on ClemmyGames YouTube channel.
According to the developers, the delay comes down to a late-stage issue discovered during final development, one that could have…
![[OPINION] PC Gamer’s Windrose Take Is Everything Wrong With Modern Games Journalism](https://www.indie-games.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Windrose-2-300x169.jpg)
The PC Gamer's article "After 4 hours of pirate survival in Windrose, I'm reinstalling Sea of Thieves" shows everything wrong…
Among the removed games are family-oriented titles based on popular films such as Chicken Little, Bolt, and G-Force.
The main campaign lasts between 50 and 70 hours, and Pocketpair has already confirmed long-term support throughout the Early Access…
Perceptum is an upcoming psychological horror title developed by the two-person team at Duck Reaction, and early impressions suggest it…
According to the development team, the delay will allow for additional refinement, including bug fixes and expanded quality assurance.
One of Bridgebourn's most striking features is its visual presentation, which uses 2D techniques such as parallax scrolling and dynamic…
Road to Vostok, often described as a single-player take on Escape from Tarkov, launched into early access recently and has…
Originally released in full in 2015, the game has long been praised for its realistic approach to orbital mechanics.
Cozy life simulation game Starsand Island was temporarily (and still is) removed from the Steam store yesterday.
It is quite unusual for an indie game like Figment to see its strongest performance on the Nintendo Switch.
Lighthearted adventure game with dating sim elements Building Relationships has now been delayed from its previously planned Q1 2026 release…
Sony reportedly plans multiple PlayStation 6 models including a budget PS6S and a dockable handheld for a late 2027 launch,…
The publishing label is built around a curated approach, prioritizing a small number of projects that align with Black Tabby’s…
At its core, Lost Railway is designed around cooperative play for up to four players, emphasizing coordination and shared decision-making.
In Prove You’re Human, you are placed in a tense scenario involving an artificial intelligence that believes itself to be…
Microsoft has announced a series of long-awaited updates to the Xbox achievement system, marking it as one of the first…
In response to the underwhelming financial performance, Nexon has reportedly moved to restructure the development team at Neople responsible for…
The latest Galaxies Spring Showcase has come to a close, featuring a diverse lineup of titles ranging from survival games…
The GameSpain Spring 2026 showcase, which featured of 24 indie games, has been aired sooner today on ClemmyGames YouTube channel.
According to the developers, the delay comes down to a late-stage issue discovered during final development, one that could have…
The PC Gamer's article "After 4 hours of pirate survival in Windrose, I'm reinstalling Sea of Thieves" shows everything wrong…
Among the removed games are family-oriented titles based on popular films such as Chicken Little, Bolt, and G-Force.
The main campaign lasts between 50 and 70 hours, and Pocketpair has already confirmed long-term support throughout the Early Access…
Perceptum is an upcoming psychological horror title developed by the two-person team at Duck Reaction, and early impressions suggest it…
According to the development team, the delay will allow for additional refinement, including bug fixes and expanded quality assurance.
One of Bridgebourn's most striking features is its visual presentation, which uses 2D techniques such as parallax scrolling and dynamic…
Road to Vostok, often described as a single-player take on Escape from Tarkov, launched into early access recently and has…
Originally released in full in 2015, the game has long been praised for its realistic approach to orbital mechanics.
Cozy life simulation game Starsand Island was temporarily (and still is) removed from the Steam store yesterday.
It is quite unusual for an indie game like Figment to see its strongest performance on the Nintendo Switch.
Lighthearted adventure game with dating sim elements Building Relationships has now been delayed from its previously planned Q1 2026 release…
Sony reportedly plans multiple PlayStation 6 models including a budget PS6S and a dockable handheld for a late 2027 launch,…
The publishing label is built around a curated approach, prioritizing a small number of projects that align with Black Tabby’s…
At its core, Lost Railway is designed around cooperative play for up to four players, emphasizing coordination and shared decision-making.
In Prove You’re Human, you are placed in a tense scenario involving an artificial intelligence that believes itself to be…
Microsoft has announced a series of long-awaited updates to the Xbox achievement system, marking it as one of the first…
In response to the underwhelming financial performance, Nexon has reportedly moved to restructure the development team at Neople responsible for…
