Nintendo Switch 2 is seeing stronger third-party support than some early reports suggested. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana (formerly NPD), U.S. third-party software sales for Switch 2 have been “far better” than those during the launch window of the original Switch back in 2017.
Stronger Third-Party Sales Than 2017
Contrary to reports circulating earlier today, Piscatella clarified that launch performance for third-party titles has outpaced expectations. In a response on social media, he wrote: “Third-party performance on Switch 2 in the U.S. is far better than it was during the launch window for the first Switch.”
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This comes as welcome news for Nintendo and its partners, especially given skepticism about next-gen third-party momentum. The top performer so far? Cyberpunk 2077, which arrived as a fully optimized Switch 2 version from CD Projekt Red, has become the biggest third-party game on the platform to date.
Cyberpunk 2077 Leads the Pack
CD Projekt’s commitment to optimizing Cyberpunk 2077 for Nintendo hardware appears to be paying off. The Switch 2 edition, which features improved stability and resolution scaling, is reportedly attracting both returning fans and new players who skipped earlier versions.
While specific sales figures haven’t been shared, the early trend indicates solid adoption of third-party content—something the original Switch took longer to achieve.
What This Means for Switch 2
Third-party publishers may have more confidence in supporting Nintendo Switch 2 moving forward. With titles like Cyberpunk 2077 leading launch momentum, Nintendo’s next-gen console is showing stronger early legs than its predecessor.
