Nintendo Stays Quiet On Whether GTA 6 Will Hit Switch 2
Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard declined to confirm or deny a Switch 2 version of GTA 6, saying any decision would rest with Take-Two and Rockstar. She added that Nintendo had nothing to announce at that time. The article also notes insider claims that Rockstar has tested or explored a Switch 2 port, though no release has been confirmed.
Nintendo's Devon Pritchard told Variety that a Switch 2 edition of GTA 6 would be a matter for Take-Two and Rockstar, and said Nintendo had no announcement ready. That leaves the platform holder publicly neutral while the game's launch approaches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Unofficial reports have nonetheless linked Rockstar to Switch 2 experimentation. NateTheHate2 said in late 2025 that tests were underway but did not guarantee a release. Nash Weedle later claimed technical barriers had been cleared and port specialists hired, while Shpeshal Nick said Nintendo was trying to help make a version happen. Rockstar previously brought Chinatown Wars to DS and the GTA Trilogy to Switch.
The uncertainty may shape buying decisions for players choosing between Switch 2 and other consoles, while Nintendo and Rockstar could face pressure from fans if expectations rise. A port could broaden GTA 6's audience and boost Switch 2's appeal among mature-game players; its absence may reinforce perceptions that some blockbuster titles skip Nintendo hardware. Either way, the discussion could influence hardware adoption, software sales, and online speculation.