Nintendo published output has been pretty consistent in quantity for the whole lifecycle.
This gen won't have as many remakes to pad out the schedule, but Super Mario Wonder in October 2023 was the last fully developed internal Nintendo EPD game. Before that was Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023, Splatoon 3 in September 2022 and Switch Sports in April 2022. You've got to go back to March 2020 then for the next major internally developed Nintendo game which was Animal Crossing.
You also have to factor in that third parties didn't really get on board with big game ports for quite a while after launch (Doom releasing in November 2017) and there will likely be an absolute shedload of PS4 and crossgen ports in the first 12 months.
I think they have their powder dry for a decent release schedule for at least the first two years.
This gen won't have as many remakes to pad out the schedule, but Super Mario Wonder in October 2023 was the last fully developed internal Nintendo EPD game. Before that was Tears of the Kingdom in May 2023, Splatoon 3 in September 2022 and Switch Sports in April 2022. You've got to go back to March 2020 then for the next major internally developed Nintendo game which was Animal Crossing.
You also have to factor in that third parties didn't really get on board with big game ports for quite a while after launch (Doom releasing in November 2017) and there will likely be an absolute shedload of PS4 and crossgen ports in the first 12 months.
I think they have their powder dry for a decent release schedule for at least the first two years.
Quote:2017
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- 1-2-Switch
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Arms
- Splatoon 2
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Pokkén Tournament DX
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Snipperclips Plus
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
2018
- Bayonetta 2
- Kirby Star Allies
- Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 01 - Variety Kit
- Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 02 - Robot Kit
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
- Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
- Mario Tennis Aces
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Go Vacation
- Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 03 - Vehicle Kit
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country
- Super Mario Party
- Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
2019
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Yoshi's Crafted World
- Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 04 - VR Kit
- Super Mario Maker 2
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- Astral Chain PlatinumGames
- Tetris 99
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
- Ring Fit Adventure
- Luigi's Mansion 3
- Pokémon Sword and Shield
2020
- Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
- Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- Paper Mario: The Origami King
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
2021
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
- New Pokémon Snap
- Miitopia
- DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
- Game Builder Garage
- Mario Golf: Super Rush
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
- WarioWare: Get It Together!
- Metroid Dread
- Mario Party Superstars
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
2022
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Mario Strikers: Battle League
- Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
- Splatoon 3
- Bayonetta
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
- Bayonetta 3
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
2023
- Fire Emblem Engage
- Metroid Prime Remastered
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Everybody 1-2-Switch!
- Pikmin 4
- Pikmin 1+2
- Detective Pikachu Returns
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- WarioWare: Move It!
- Super Mario RPG
2024
- Another Code: Recollection
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Princess Peach: Showtime!
- Endless Ocean Luminous
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
- Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
- Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Mario & Luigi: Brothership
2025
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition
- Buddy Mission Bond
- Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
- Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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