Nintendo Confirms Switch 2 Will Not Have Trophy and Achievement Support

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It’s been made official by Nintendo that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 won’t include a system-wide feature for Achievements or Trophies. This news doesn’t come as a shock to veteran fans, who have seen little change in the console’s user interface for nearly a decade.

The confirmation came when it was inquired from Nintendo’s Vice President of Player and Product Experience, Bill Trinen, and he responded that these specific features would not be included in the next Nintendo Switch model.

Despite the absence of traditional reward systems, Nintendo is not abandoning them altogether for their upcoming releases. For instance, the new editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch 2 will incorporate an in-game achievement system. This system, however, is linked to a smartphone app called The Zelda Notes, which records various in-game statistics such as weapons gathered, Shrines unlocked, and other significant milestones. Although this method might appear unconventional, it’s preferable to having no reward system at all.

It appears that many devoted Nintendo enthusiasts have repeatedly requested enhancements to the user interface, with a focus on incorporating a built-in system for tracking achievements and trophies. However, this recent update suggests that they may only receive a standalone application designed for boasting about accomplishments.

As a devoted fan, I’ve yet to fully explore the user interface of the Nintendo Switch 2, but from the sneak peeks I’ve seen, it seems remarkably similar to its predecessor. However, there are some intriguing updates, like the addition of new icons such as GameChat. It’s reasonable to expect that we’ll continue to enjoy features like a progress tracker to monitor hours played and a friends list to maintain connections with fellow gamers.

For those who enjoy completing everything and chasing achievements, things might seem rather dim. Fortunately, it appears that the industry is leaning towards developers incorporating in-game achievements directly into their software. Although this isn’t a universal fix as these elements are contained within individual game files, it’s reassuring to know that some Nintendo games still keep track.

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2025-04-07 18:42