August 13th 2024.
Is it possible that we may finally get a glimpse of the highly anticipated Switch 2 in 2024? The recent letters page seems to be in agreement with the CEO of Take-Two, with one reader speculating that the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 6, will be the biggest one yet.
I, for one, am also eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Switch 2. While nothing is confirmed yet, there are strong rumors that it may be revealed this year. I understand the concerns about not wanting to deter holiday sales for the current Switch, but there is also speculation that the new console will be backwards compatible. This means that Nintendo may not lose any software sales by promoting the Switch 2 this year, and could even use it to create a strong lineup of games for its launch window. After all, if a launch window can extend beyond the actual launch day, who's to say it can't also include games released before it?
Moving on to gaming news, I am intrigued by the possibility of Ciri being the main character in the next Witcher game. While some may argue that we don't need another trilogy of Geralt games, I believe a change in protagonist can bring a fresh perspective to the franchise, similar to how Assassin's Creed manages to keep things interesting with different characters. Plus, it will be exciting to see what CD Projekt can do with a current-gen game after eight years since their last Witcher release.
However, not all rumors are believable. The idea of Sony releasing all their PlayStation 4 exclusives on the Switch 2 may sound too good to be true. While it does make sense from a business standpoint, I find it hard to believe that Sony would actually go through with it. The recent release of Lego Horizon Adventures on the Switch may be a one-off, and the success of a Lego game does not necessarily guarantee the success of other titles, such as The Last of Us. And let's be honest, the average Nintendo fan may not be willing to pay £50 for The Last of Us.
On a positive note, kudos to Nacon for purchasing Tango Gameworks and preventing the studio from shutting down. It's unfortunate that some of the employees may have already moved on, but I can't help but wonder if Microsoft could have intervened earlier with their massive funds. I do have some concerns about the potential sales of a Hi-Fi Rush sequel, given that the original did not perform well on Game Pass. However, this also means that there is room for improvement and I am looking forward to seeing what the team can create.
Now, let's talk about Call of Duty. With Microsoft's strong marketing efforts and the game actually looking promising, it's safe to say that Black Ops 6 may become the most successful installment in the franchise in recent years. And if that's the case, I don't see any problem with it. But it also means that the competition will have a tough time catching up, even if there are multiple underwhelming releases in the future.
Lastly, I can't help but wonder what Sony's next game will be after Astro Bot. It's unlikely to be Wolverine, which is not expected to release until late next year. So what could it be? There is speculation about another live service game called Fairgame$, but can we expect anything else? It's worth noting that there are several Sony developers who have not announced anything in years. Are they working on PlayStation 6 games, as one reader suggested? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
Is it possible that we'll finally get a glimpse of the highly anticipated Switch 2 in 2024? It seems like the consensus among readers in the Tuesday letters page agrees with the CEO of Take-Two. In fact, one reader even predicts that the next installment of Call of Duty, Black Ops 6, will be the most successful one yet.
I, for one, am also getting excited about the Switch 2. It seems like things are falling into place for an official announcement. Of course, nothing is certain at this point, but there are rumors that give us reason to hope for a reveal this year.
I understand the hesitation in promoting a new console during the holiday season, but consider this: the Switch 2 is rumored to be backwards compatible. In other words, Nintendo won't be losing out on any software sales by revealing the new console this year. Plus, it would create an impressive lineup of games for the launch window. And who's to say a launch window can't start before the actual launch date?
Ishi's comment on the next Witcher game is also spot on. The long-standing rumor is that Ciri will be the main character, and I'm perfectly fine with that. Another trilogy of Geralt games may be too much, and a change in protagonist can bring a fresh perspective, just like how Assassin's Creed has managed to keep things interesting. But more than anything, I'm excited to see CD Projekt Red's capabilities with a fully current-gen game in the franchise that made them famous. It's been eight years since the release of the Blood and Wine DLC, and I can't wait to see what they have in store after all these years of technical improvements and the experience gained from working on Cyberpunk 2077.
Moving on to Sony's plans, I have to agree with the reader who expressed reservations about Sony releasing all their PlayStation 4 exclusives on the Switch 2. As much as we'd all love to see it happen, it seems too good to be true. While Lego Horizon Adventures is a promising start, it's currently a one-off. And let's face it, the success of a Lego game on the Switch doesn't necessarily mean that other titles, like The Last of Us, will follow suit. Plus, I highly doubt that the average Nintendo fan would be willing to pay full price for a game they can get for "free" on Game Pass. It's a great idea in theory, but not very realistic.
On a more positive note, kudos to Nacon for purchasing Tango Gameworks and potentially saving the studio from shutting down. It's a shame that some members may have already moved on, but at least there's a glimmer of hope now. I do have my doubts about the success of a potential Hi-Fi Rush sequel, especially since the first one didn't do well on Game Pass. But maybe its availability on the platform actually hindered sales, since people could just play it for free instead of purchasing it. Only time will tell, but I'm also hopeful for The Evil Within 3. Not everyone may have enjoyed the previous games, but I personally find them to be more unique and interesting compared to other survival horror titles being released nowadays.
Speaking of big titles, it looks like this year's Call of Duty is going to be a massive one. Even though Modern Warfare 3 was originally meant to be a smaller game, it still became a huge success. And with Microsoft's extensive marketing campaign and the game actually looking good, Black Ops 6 could potentially be the biggest Call of Duty in recent years. And if it does turn out to be a great game, I don't see any issue with that. However, it's safe to say that the hype may last for quite some time, even if there are a few mediocre installments in between. So, brace yourselves for another generation of Call of Duty domination.
Lastly, let's talk about Sony's future plans. After the release of Astro Bot, what can we expect as their next game? Wolverine seems unlikely to be released before fall of next year, so there must be something else in the works. Unfortunately, the only educated guess we can make is their other live service game, Fairgame$. Are there any other bets? There's also Physint and Death Stranding 2, both PlayStation 5 exclusives, but they're not developed by Sony. And this is becoming more common, just like how Stellar Blade and Final Fantasy Rebirth are not made by Sony either. But considering the number of developers under Sony's umbrella who haven't announced anything in years, it makes you wonder what they're up to. Maybe the other reader was right, and they're already working on PlayStation 6 games, which means we won't find out for years to come. Only time will tell.
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