Core Insights - Nintendo will return to Gamescom 2025, confirming its participation from August 20 to 24 in Cologne, Germany [1][3] - The absence in 2024 was speculated to be due to the development of the Switch 2, which is set to launch on June 5, 2025 [3] Company Developments - The Switch 2 will feature significant hardware improvements, including support for 4K output, ray tracing technology, and DLSS, while maintaining smooth performance in handheld mode [3] - Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with Switch games, utilizing translation technology to ensure older games run on the new platform [3] Expected Showcases - Potential titles to be showcased at Gamescom 2025 include: - "Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze," expected to launch in July, featuring dynamic resolution technology [3] - "Drag X Drive," a new racing title set to demonstrate stable 60 frames per second performance [3] - "Pokémon Legends Z-A," aligning with the open-world exploration capabilities of the Switch 2 [3] - "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond," a long-awaited sequel likely to be a flagship title for the Switch 2 [3] - Third-party titles such as "Doom: Dark Ages" are also rumored to be available on the Switch 2, potentially surprising attendees at the event [3]