In what might be one of the most unsurprising revelations regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, the console will not have a system-wide achievement system, similar to the systems found on the Xbox, Steam, or PlayStation. Achievements are a popular feature among players, which let them pursue in-game goals and challenges. An achievement system has been long-requested for Nintendo's consoles, but it looks like that isn't happening with the Switch 2.
In an interview with Polygon, Nintendo of America executive Bill Trinen gave a pretty firm answer regarding a system-wide achievement system: "Nope." There will, however, be an opportunity for developers to include their own achievement system for individual games. But as far as collecting achievements and comparing accomplishments with friends directly on the Nintendo Switch 2, it doesn't seem like there is much interest from Nintendo, at least not enough to fully commit to a system-wide feature.
It will be up to developers if they want to include an in-game achievement system, and we do know of a couple of games that will use a unique achievement system (albeit in a strange way). The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
