Knapp vier Monate vor dem Startschuss in Köln ist klar: Nintendo wird nicht an der Gamescom 2024 teil nehmen. Despite the excitement building for Gamescom 2024, Nintendo has confirmed that it won't have a presence at this year's event. Fans of the beloved gaming company were disappointed to hear the news, as Nintendo has been a consistent presence at the annual gaming convention in Cologne, Germany. Missing Link - Gamescom will be kicking off in Cologne, Germany, from 21st-25th August later this year, but sadly Nintendo has confirmed that they will not be attending.
While Nintendo has yet to even hint at an announcement for its next console, you can at least not expect to see it at Gamescom 2024 as the company has decided to skip the event. This decision has left many fans wondering what it means for the highly anticipated Switch 2 reveal. Nintendo's absence at Gamescom is a departure from tradition, as the company had consistently participated in the event in previous years.
Nintendo has revealed they're skipping Gamescom this year -- what does this mean for their Switch 2 reveal plans? The company is expected to launch its next-gen console in early 2025, but with their absence at Gamescom, fans are left wondering when they will get a first look at the new system. Nintendo in a statement sent to Games Wirtschaft announced it won't be attending Gamescom 2024, further fueling speculation about their upcoming projects.