Overview

• Digital Foundry reports from Gamescom that many developers say they still cannot obtain Switch 2 development kits months after launch.
• Some studios say they were advised to release on the original Switch and rely on backward compatibility rather than build native Switch 2 versions.
• Allocation appears inconsistent, with smaller teams such as Oink Games’ Chillin’ by the Fire receiving kits while some AAA developers reportedly have not.
• Third‑party ‘Switch 2 Edition’ updates remain rare, and recent demos showed uneven port performance, with Elden Ring drawing concern as Final Fantasy VII Remake earned praise.
• Nintendo has not commented on the distribution policy; the company has reported roughly 6 million Switch 2 units sold since launch.