Nintendo Devs Reveal Some Big eShop Improvements On Switch 2
Image: Nintendo LifeAs if today's Switch 2 Direct wasn't enough of an info dump, Nintendo has also published a series of Ask the Developer interviews, so we can get even more details on the upcoming console.In Chapter 4 of the discussion with Kouichi Kawamoto, Takuhiro Dohta and Tetsuya Sasaki, the chat moves onto the sworded issue of the eShop something we're all hoping will see a much-needed spruce up and, specifically, the improvements that have been implemented on Switch 2."Thanks to the console's performance capabilities, Nintendo eShop on Switch 2 has been improved and runs smoothly even when displaying a large number of games," Dohta stated, "We believe the act of finding the game you want to play is itself part of the game console experience".Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube801kWatch on YouTube If you've spent any time on the eShop in recent years, we're sure you know just how frustrating the store's performance can be, with sluggish load times between searches and new pages. So, yes, we're pleased to hear that Switch 2 will be fine-tuning things in this area.But it's not only technical elements that are seeing an improvement. The storefront will also get a 'For You' section, "which lets you quickly see screenshots and watch introduction videos for games," Kawamoto revealed. The hope with this new section is that you will be able to "easily find something interesting without having to search every nook and cranny of Nintendo eShop" certainly sounds like a good improvement, assuming the algorithm is smart enough to realise what games we actually like.The developer interview houses a short video of the 'For You' feature in action, where you can catch the following glimpse of the new eShop. It looks pretty similar, don't get us wrong, but those categories on the left are already a little cleaner to look at.Image: NintendoAccording to Sasaki, all of this is in aid of "improving the player's experience" on the storefront. The team apparently started by making the console attractive to as many players as possible, before shifting its focus to making everything nice to play.Here's hoping that the improvements are enough to fix the eShop on Switch 2. Hey, it's not as if it can get any worse than it already is... "It's feast or famine, really"The rise of "eSlop"What do you make of these eShop improvements? Are there any more you hope to see implemented? Let us know in the comments.[source nintendo.com]See AlsoShare:00 Jim came to Nintendo Life in 2022 and, despite his insistence that The Minish Cap is the best Zelda game and his unwavering love for the Star Wars prequels (yes, really), he has continued to write news and features on the site ever since. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Switch 2 Direct: Time, Where To Watch, What To ExpectIt's time for Switch 2Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely StunningAhhhh we want itNintendo Direct Confirmed For Today, 27th March 202530 minutes of news for OG Switch games