Major Changes at Nintendo's Test Center before Switch 2 Launch

• Nintendo of America restructures contractor workforce amid industry layoffs and "Switch 2" delay.
• Release of new retro console for Atari fans announced.
• Nintendo confirms some contractors transitioning to full-time, others being let go.
• Uncertainty over number of employees affected by restructuring, over 100 could be impacted.
• Slowdown in Nintendo's testing department, concerns over future large-scale game testing.

Nintendo of America Restructures Its Contractors

The headquarters of Nintendo of America in Washington state is undergoing a major restructuring of its contractor workforce, which comprises a significant portion of its game and hardware testing team.

This comes amid widespread layoffs in the gaming industry and the reported delay of the much-anticipated "Switch 2" successor until 2025.

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Nintendo's Contractor Changes

Nintendo of America contractors, who have previously felt undervalued, have been calling for full-time employee status for some time. The company confirmed that some contractors are indeed being converted to full-time employees, while others, including those with over a decade of experience, are being let go.

Nintendo assures that everyone affected will receive severance packages.

Nintendo's Official Statement

In a statement, Nintendo explained that the reorganization aims to enhance global integration in game development efforts and align with interregional testing procedures and operations. The company also expressed gratitude towards the departing contractors for their contributions to the company.

Uncertainty Over Employee Numbers

It's currently unclear how many employees will be affected by the restructuring. Estimates suggest that over 100 contractors could be impacted, with a significant number being moved out of software testing. This marks the first large-scale layoff at Nintendo, following similar actions at Sony and Microsoft earlier this year.

Testing Department Experiences a Lull

According to several contractors, there has been a recent slowdown in the testing department of Nintendo of America. There have been no major new games for testing, and none of the contractors had hands-on experience with the upcoming Switch 2. Concerns have been raised about how the company will continue to test large-scale games with the new changes.

Reports on Switch 2 Launch

Initial reports by Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe suggest that the launch of the Switch 2 could be as late as 2025. This has been corroborated by other sources, including VGC and Eurogamer.

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