With Switch 2 leaks revealed, what can we hope for?

Another week, another Switch 2 leak. We've already reported on what these leaks revealed: a larger device and the much-predicted backwards compatibility for the Switch 1. Since Nintendo is still playing its cards so hard, we're always still there I don't know much about what the new device can do. Let's look at some potential possibilities and explore what's on the table, even if Nintendo decides to go down the unexpected route, as is usual.

Better multiplayer support

Nintendo's long-standing amazing options for local co-op experiences are matched only by the lack of options for online connectivity. The web infrastructure for Nintendo's platforms lagged far behind the efforts of Sony, Microsoft, and what's available on PC, and seemed like an afterthought in most releases. Poor server infrastructure and poor matchmaking were known problems of the original Switch generation, but things could be different with the Switch 2.

It's been more than seven years since the launch of the Switch and the importance of online gaming has continued to grow. This doesn't just apply to games, as dependence on third-party programs like Discord has also become the status quo when it comes to multiplayer coordination. Even Sony has been jumping on this bandwagon lately, allowing external apps for a better multiplayer experience, and we hope Nintendo has the foresight to follow suit. We want a Switch where the online system is at the heart of the gaming experience and isn't on shaky ground.

Cross-gen updates

One of the best things Sony did to make the PlayStation 5 stand out was updating many PS4 games to run better on the new, more powerful hardware. Titles that were previously capped at 30 FPS, like Ghosts of Tsushima, have been updated to reach a constant 60 FPS with better graphics, even if users didn't own the official PS5 re-release.

This is such an important option for Nintendo with the Switch, as many more demanding titles, like the two Zelda titles, run poorly on the first system. The ability to re-enter these worlds at a set speed of 60 FPS without having to invest in a re-release would do wonders for new and existing players, and it's entirely within Nintendo's power to take this approach if they do want.

Browser access

The last big leap we're really hoping for with the Switch is an officially supported browser with current HTML5 support. Consoles have traditionally lagged behind in this area, but this feature would open up many new possibilities. For example, online slots sites in Canada offer a large number of games that are already available on systems such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Opening up titles like Gems Bonanza and Snowflake Sorcery to console players would provide significantly more variety and help Nintendo keep up with its competitors.

With the Switch 2 expected to be released in the first half of 2025, we probably won't have to wait much longer for official news on the console's development. At this point, we can only hope that Nintendo listens to long-standing concerns about its past performance and that we end up with another Wii in our hands, not another Wii U.