The Nintendo scene is shifting, and it's doing so with an unexpected protagonist: THQ Nordic has revealed up to seven unannounced projects on its official website. destined for the future Nintendo Switch 2. There are no names, trailers, or screenshots, but there is a clear indication that the successor to the hybrid console will have strong support from the Austrian publisher.
These developments join several titles already confirmed for the Switch family, both for the current model and the new console. The European and Spanish community is speculating about what games might be on the wayThe detail comes just as the peak season for summer events approaches, where it is common for publishers of this size to show some of their cards.
The seven secret projects for Switch 2
The main clue comes from the official THQ Nordic website, where a specific section has been created for Nintendo's new console. In that section, you can see seven entries under the label “Unannounced Project” for Switch 2All of them are accompanied by a brief "to be announced" as an indicative date. In other words, the existence of the developments is confirmed, but no concrete details are yet provided.
Each of those gaps contains no title, genre, or playable description. The listing essentially acts as a placeholder. This indicates that the company has several teams working on content specifically for the new hybrid console. In a context where not all the official details of the Switch's successor are yet known, these kinds of moves are starting to paint a more solid launch and early-year catalog.
The discovery didn't come from a traditional announcement, but from the community itself. Users on forums like Reddit spotted this row of mysterious projects while browsing the website's platforms section, in a process similar to others. Nintendo leaksThis quickly sparked all sorts of theories about which of the company's franchises might be involved. So far, THQ Nordic has not released an explanatory statement regarding this discovery.
Along with those seven developments focused on Switch 2, the same web section also includes Six unannounced projects for the current Nintendo SwitchThis suggests that the company will maintain a double effort for some time, following in the footsteps of other publishers who are keeping the machine's catalog active while preparing for the leap to Nintendo's new generation of hardware.
A calendar closely linked to summer events
The appearance of these projects on the web is not accidental in terms of timing. The video game industry is now entering a window of summer presentations.With digital events, publisher showcases, and conferences replacing the traditional E3, it is precisely in this context that at least some of these seven games are expected to be officially revealed.
In Europe, and especially for the Spanish public, These types of announcements are usually channeled through global broadcasts These announcements are then amplified through regional Nintendo channels and the publishers' own platforms. While THQ Nordic hasn't yet confirmed its presence at a specific event, its history of digital presentations suggests it might be reserving an announcement for a showcase under its own brand.
The fact that all the projects appear with the date marked as "to be announced" leaves the door open to the possibility that not everyone is equally advancedIt's logical to think that some will be shown in the coming months, while others could be reserved for later, once Nintendo itself provides more details on the launch window and features of the Switch 2.
The lack of public information also has another effect: it fuels speculation. Within the European community, Names like Darksiders or Alone in the Dark are often mentioned When discussing THQ Nordic franchises most likely to appear on a Nintendo console, there's no firm evidence linking these series to the listed projects.
Games already confirmed for Switch and Switch 2
These seven secret projects didn't start from scratch. Before the hidden list was discovered, THQ Nordic had already announced several releases for Nintendo Switch and its successorAmong them are some fairly recognizable names that help to understand the publisher's strategy with the platform.
Among the titles already announced are, for example, Disney's Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, an updated version of the classic platformer that will arrive on both the current console and Switch 2. In the case of the new machine, it is expected to take advantage of the improved functions of the controllers, unofficially dubbed in some circles as "Joy-Con 2", with more refined pointer and movement control.
The company has also confirmed the arrival of The two installments of Destroy All Humans! to the Nintendo family of consoles, thus continuing the trend of bringing games originally released on other systems to the hybrid platform. These types of ports and remasters have found a significant niche among European gamers, especially those looking to relive games from previous generations in a portable format.
That list is added SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, another of the projects included in THQ Nordic's release plan for Switch and Switch 2. The title reinforces the more family-oriented part of its catalog, a segment that usually performs well in markets like Spain thanks to the pull of television licenses and the hybrid nature of the console, very present in homes with children.
A solid track record of supporting the hybrid console
Beyond the recent announcements, THQ Nordic has spent years building a stable relationship with the Nintendo ecosystem.On the current Switch, it has released adaptations such as Wreckfest, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, and Remnant: From the Ashes, showing a certain commitment to transferring experiences originally designed for other systems to less powerful hardware, but with a very wide audience in Europe.
This sustained support is no small detail for a medium-sized publisher. Maintain a continuous presence in the console's catalog It helps create a loyal player base for its franchises, something that can then be carried over to the next generation with less effort. In markets like Spain, where the Switch maintains a very high market share, this strategy can be especially profitable.
In recent months, we have also seen the arrival of newer proposals in the Switch 2 environment, such as the case of Reanimalcited as one of the releases that underpin the relationship between the publisher and the new platform. Although official technical details are still lacking, it's clear that THQ Nordic is ready to take advantage of the power boost and new possibilities of the successor machine.
All of this fits with a course of action in which the company seems to combine Remasters and revisions of well-known sagas with some new projectsThis mix allows companies to capitalize on the appeal of established brands while testing different formulas, something that usually works well on Nintendo consoles, where the public combines nostalgia and curiosity for different offerings.
What could this mean for the Nintendo Switch 2 catalog?
The existence of seven hidden games isn't enough to create a complete map of the future Switch 2 catalog, but it does provide some interesting clues. To begin with, It reaffirms that the new console will not depend solely on internal Nintendo releases.The presence of third-party publishers, especially European ones like THQ Nordic, helps to fill the release schedule with proposals from various genres.
If it is confirmed that these projects include well-known franchises from the company, the new hybrid could receive remastered or adapted versions of sagas that have been around for a whileIn conversations between players, names like Darksiders or Alone in the Dark keep coming up, although, to reiterate, for now all of that remains in the realm of speculation.
Another important aspect is the multiplatform approach. With several games already announced for both the current Switch and its successor, THQ Nordic seems to be betting on a smooth transition between generationsThis usually means that users who haven't yet upgraded their hardware will continue to have access to major releases, while those who buy the new console will enjoy better technical features.
For players from Spain and the rest of Europe, this kind of support is usually manifested in physical editions in stores, localized content, and presence at regional eventsThis is something that often makes the difference between a niche title and one that achieves good visibility. The fact that the official website so clearly outlines the plan for Switch and Switch 2 indicates that the company is aware of the platform's importance in these territories.
Overall, what emerges is a scenario in which The initial and mid-term catalog for Switch 2 could be bolstered by a series of releases from THQ NordicCombining familiar names with a few surprises. Everything will depend on how the announcements are distributed over the coming months and on the market's response to the new console.
With everything that has come to light, the current situation leaves a clear impression: Nintendo Switch 2 will soon have significant support from THQ NordicThe console already has several confirmed games and another seven in development awaiting official announcement. It remains to be seen how many of these will target a more veteran audience and how many will be aimed at families, but if the predicted announcements at summer events are accurate, the Switch's successor's catalog could see significant growth in a short time, establishing a more diverse offering from the console's very beginning, including in Spain and Europe.
