Xbox boss Phil Spencer comments on the Switch 2, Nintendo calls a great partner-range can be enlarged by publishing Xbox games

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has once again commented on Switch 2. Microsoft wants to support the upcoming Switch 2 with games. In the future, some popular Microsoft titles should come to the new console. Spencer Nintendo once again described Spencer Nintendo as a "great partner".

The first Microsoft title come on the Switch 2

The Switch 2 will be released on June 5, 2025. According to rumors, Microsoft is planning, titles like theorto bring to the new Nintendo console. Microsoft and already in 2022 closed and. Now Spencer commented onVarietyAbout the plans: "This is how we can further expand our community of people who are interested in our franchises, and this is really important for us to ensure that we continue to invest in our games."

According to Spencer, Nintendo offers some important ways to reach new players outside the Xbox, but also the PC. So he continued: "I really believe what Nintendo means for this industry and that we will continue to support you. And getting Nintendo for our franchises is an important part of our future."

At the beginning of the year, Spencer commented on. After the teaser for the Switch 2, Spencer is said to have been in contact with Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.

Microsoft relies on platform openness

Despite the new competition from the Switch 2, Spencer does not feel pressure to announce its own Xbox handheld. His focus is more on expanding the Xbox community.

"I think we should all concentrate on our communities and the player base that we build."

He added: "There are three billion people in the world who play video games and I get up every morning and think about how Xbox can become even more relevant for the three billion people who play."

Microsoft would like to continue to rely on the open platform and form possible partnerships. It will be interesting which Microsoft title will come on the Switch 2 and the community could also inspire there.