The release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 is just a few weeks away.The console is scheduled to launch on June 5 and is expected to be the largest host in history.Although Nintendo's excellent first-party games have historically not been a problem, this time the official also emphasizes support for third-party games.Take-Two Interactive, one of the largest publishers planning to support the new console, said in a recent interview that he felt "very optimistic" about the Switch 2, but the final result "still need to be observed."

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnik recently spoke with The Game Business.The interview covers multiple topics, from the recent extension of "GTA 6" to US tariffs and rising video game prices.The CEO also talked about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

When asked about your expectations for the Switch 2 and your opinion on the handheld, Zelnik said Take-Two is "very optimistic about it, but the final effect still needs to be observed."He mentioned that Take-Two Interactive “provides more starter support for the Nintendo platform than ever before” because they have “announced four games for Switch 2.”

The Take-Two games that are currently available for Switch 2 include Borderlands 4 and the future new works in the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series.It is worth noting that "WWE 2K18" was notorious for its extremely poor performance on the first Nintendo Switch, which led to the subsequent series directly stopping its support for the Switch.In addition, there are now rumors that Red Dead Redemption 2 may be available on Switch 2 in 2025, but the news has not been officially announced yet, so it is not official information.

In discussing the issue that third-party games often struggle to succeed on the Nintendo platform, Zelnik admitted: "It is true. Historically, Nintendo has done better and supported more in first-party games." However, he believes Nintendo is "trying to change that" and Take-Two Interactive "basically has met this challenge and opportunity."

Finally, the CEO said: "We have shown our attitude with action. Nintendo wants us to support and we think we are doing that. Now, we will wait and see."