Nintendo Switch 2 does not feature an achievement system

Ever since the PS3 and Xbox 360, game achievements / trophies have become a core part of a majority of titles – with some dedicated folk playing games specifically for their trophies. Nintendo has so far refused to implement such an achievement feature on their systems. Unfortunately, with the Switch 2 it seems nothing is changing in this regard.

Following the official blowout unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, we have gotten a ton more details on any and all aspects of the system. When it comes to the long-requested feature of universal game achievements, pending Switch 2 owners will unfortunately be out of luck.

When asked directly by the publication Polygon during an interview with vice president of player and product experience ‘Bill Trinen’, Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2 won’t be introducing any such achievement system – offering a simple “nope” in response to the question.

Interestingly, the console maker does appear to be experimenting with the function somewhat, as the upcoming companion app for The Legend of Zelda will include in-app trophies – they just won’t be native to the system itself.

Nintendo games are typically rife for completion, and so it is surprising to see the company continue to refuse the addition of what has become a common-place feature. Perhaps we’ll get a proper achievement system when the Switch 3 comes around in a decade’s time.

KitGuru says: What do you think of achievement systems? Does it encourage you to 100% more games? Why is Nintendo still refusing to adopt such a feature? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Become a Patron!