The sequel console to theNintendo Switchis still shrouded in mystery, but a new report suggests one of Xbox’s premier franchises is bound for the Nintendo Switch 2.Halo: The Master Chief Collectionmay also be joined by other Xbox games as the barrier between console-exclusive video games erodes.
According to a report fromVideo Games Chronicle,the Switch 2 will get two major Xbox titles and support from the Microsoft-owned video game company. While Nintendo has yet to unveil the Switch 2, leaks about the console have continued to pour out, providing a wealth of information to sort through. There’s no official word from either company thatHalois coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but this report lines up with Xbox’s new strategy of sharing some of its console exclusives with competitors.
According to Sources, Xbox Titles Might Be Coming To The Nintendo Switch 2
This Would Mark A Major Collaboration For Both Companies
As spotted by VGC, podcasterNate the Hateclaimed thatHalo: The Master Chief CollectionandMicrosoft Flight Simulatorare set to arrive on Nintendo’s next major console. Nate the Hate made these predictions as part of his 2025 predictions for Xbox, where he discussed Xbox’s strategy to have more of their games go multiplatform. According to VGC, Nate the Hate has an accurate history of correctly reporting on unreleased games. Fans could find out the accuracy of these rumors soon enough, as another reliable leaker claimed theNintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in January.
The Switch 2 Reveal Won’t Be As Big As The First Switch, And That’s OK
The original Nintendo Switch had a big reason to build hype that the Switch 2 doesn’t, but that doesn’t mean that the reveal will be underwhelming.
Further,this rumor is in line with Xbox’s current strategy that eschews the “console wars.“With Xbox having such a large portfolio of developers under its umbrella, the hardware company has begun to look at itself more like a traditional video game developer and wants to see its games on every console. Reports from insiders have even suggested that Xbox’s next handheld console willsupport PS5 exclusivesthat are also released on PC.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Are Running Rampant
There’s Plenty Of Unofficial Information On The New Console Available
Nintendo has done its best to keep the new console shrouded in secrecy,but leakers and insiders have done better to put Switch 2 information out there. For instance, a series of leaks have shown what the hybrid handheld console could look like. In the leaks, a brandnew ‘C’ buttonwas shown off, which has fans speculating about its nature. One theory suggests it could be used to cast the image on the Switch 2 onto the TV, allowing the player to use both screens while playing.
With so much to ponder about the Switch 2, it’s also possible that overhype couldlead to disappointment. The console is still a sequel to the Switch and is not reported to be a total reinvention. However, lowering expectations of theNintendo Switch 2’scapabilities isn’t a bad thing, as the new console is still bound to be exciting and provide an upgraded experience to the seven-year-old Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is the successor to 2012’s Wii U console. The Nintendo Switch allows gamers to easily switch between playing on a TV to a handheld console. The first model was released in 2017, followed by the Nintendo Switch Lite, which is strictly a handheld console. In October 2021, Nintendo released an upgraded Switch console with an OLED screen.
