Devolver Digital Celebrates 9 Million Nintendo Switch Game Sales, Eyes Switch 2 Launch with New Titles

Devolver Digital, the renowned indie game publisher, has reaffirmed the critical role the Nintendo Switch platform has played in its business, as revealed in the company’s latest financial report.

Since the Nintendo Switch’s launch in 2017, the eShop has emerged as a key destination for indie games, and Devolver Digital has been a prominent figure in this space, publishing hits that have resonated with players worldwide. According to the financial results released on Devolver Digital’s investor portal, the publisher identified the Nintendo Switch as its “most popular console” to date.

The company has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing nine million game sales on the Nintendo Switch platform.

This record not only highlights Devolver's successful partnership with Nintendo but also underlines the platform's importance for independent developers looking to reach a broad, engaged audience. With Nintendo’s next-generation hardware on the horizon, tentatively referred to as Switch 2, Devolver Digital is looking to maintain its momentum.

The publisher has officially confirmed three titles in development for the console’s future launch lineup: 'Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions', 'Human Fall Flat 2', and 'Enter the Gungeon 2'.

These forthcoming releases demonstrate Devolver’s commitment to supporting Nintendo’s ecosystem, ensuring fans of indie games will have exciting content to anticipate when the new hardware arrives. Devolver Digital’s financial performance further reflects this strong relationship.

The publisher reported a 13% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching a total of $104.8 million.

The financial report attributes this growth to the “success of lead titles, strong back catalogue, and improvement in platform deals,” with the Nintendo Switch standing out as a significant driver of both unit and revenue growth. Given the Nintendo Switch’s lifetime sales surpassing 150 million units, developers and publishers like Devolver have been able to tap into an expansive install base.

Moving into the era of Switch 2, Devolver’s strategy appears focused on sustaining support for the original Switch while swiftly embracing the new generation of Nintendo hardware.

This dual approach aims to capitalize on the existing massive user base while also leveraging early adoption of the upcoming console, which is widely anticipated to be one of the fastest-selling in Nintendo’s history. As Devolver Digital gears up for the next wave of Nintendo gaming platforms, longtime fans can expect continued innovation and a steady pipeline of inventive indie titles.

For many industry observers, the publisher’s success story on Nintendo consoles stands as evidence of the value the Switch and its successors offer to both creators and players alike.

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