Nintendo has announced that the release of only digital content will be a major part of the business going forward. She came to this decision after Tetris 99 greatly increased sales of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Nintendo Switch Online is at the center of Nintendo's digital strategy. For a recurring subscription fee, the service offers Nintendo Switch owners access to online features in games, discounts in the digital store, and NES titles. In February the company Battle Royale Tetris 99, which is exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Nintendo said there will be more "elements" like Tetris 99 in the future.
βThere are also new members who joined after the release of Tetris 99, which was exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, in February, while other members stayed because of Tetris 99,β said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa at an investor meeting. βTo expand Nintendo Switch Online even further, we will continue to offer items like this that highlight the value of Nintendo Switch Online.β
Many users praised Tetris 99 for its original take on the idea of ββa battle royale. β99 players - and only one will be the winner! TETRIS 99 is a classic puzzle game with a brand new look. Can you find a strategy to defeat 98 other players online at the same time?! TETRIS 99 is available exclusively to members of the paid membership service . After all, TETRIS 99 is, first of all, exciting online battles with other players from all over the world! Remove rows of blocks from the screen in time, knock out 98 players and become the sole winner! - says the description.
Source: 3dnews.ru