Published on: January 10, 2025
Nintendo Switch Successor Listings Appear on Fnac Following GameStop Leak
In a development generating significant excitement throughout the gaming industry, multiple placeholder listings for the anticipated Nintendo Switch successor—referred to as 'Switch 2' by the community—have emerged on the French retail giant Fnac's website.
This news comes just a day after a GameStop database incident surfaced, revealing unreleased SKUs for Switch 2 accessories.
These leaks are intensifying speculation about Nintendo's next-generation console, signaling growing anticipation ahead of any official announcement from the Kyoto-based gaming titan.
Fnac's website is currently showcasing several placeholder product pages under the Nintendo Switch successor category.
This includes what appear to be multiple hardware bundles tailored for the launch, as well as an early listing for a software title from the globally recognized publisher Take-Two.
While no specific details or titles have been confirmed, these placeholders suggest robust early support from third-party developers and a concerted retailer effort to prepare for a high-demand release window.
Industry observers point out that placeholder listings at major retailers often precede imminent official announcements.
The similarity between the listings on Fnac and those briefly visible in GameStop’s backend this week suggests coordinated preparation across international markets.
Notably, one of the first placeholders for Switch 2 software is attributed to Take-Two Interactive, a publisher widely recognized for major franchises such as Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption.
Adding to the buzz, fragments from the earlier GameStop leak have surfaced online, purportedly revealing a list of publishers and the number of titles they plan for Nintendo's next-generation system.
Among the rumored franchises mentioned in community discussions are Tekken, FIFA, and Red Dead Redemption.
However, it's important to clarify that Nintendo has not officially commented on game lineups or third-party partnerships for the new hardware, and these titles remain speculative at this stage.
Nintendo's only formal statement regarding its Switch successor was made during a recent shareholder communications update, where the company reaffirmed its intention to announce the next-generation console within the current fiscal year ending March 2025.
No official product names, release dates, or launch lineups have been disclosed as of yet.
The original Nintendo Switch, launched in March 2017, has sold over 125 million units worldwide and transformed both Nintendo’s hardware and software strategy, with strong eShop and physical sales support.
The potential launch of its successor is expected to further influence industry trends and market dynamics.
Fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring Nintendo Direct presentations and retailer activity as anticipation for the official reveal accelerates.
Stay tuned for verified updates on hardware announcements, first-party and third-party collaborations, and forthcoming software for Nintendo’s next-generation platform.
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