Nintendo has announced that the eShop on the upcoming Switch 2 console will run more smoothly and efficiently, addressing a long-standing issue with the original Switch's digital storefront. In an official Ask the Developer interview, Nintendo's senior director for entertainment planning and development, Takuhiro Dohta, revealed that the Switch 2's eShop will boast improved performance, even when displaying a large number of games.

The speed improvements are attributed to the Switch 2's enhanced system performance capabilities, which will provide a significant upgrade from the original system's aging software. Dohta emphasized the importance of a seamless game discovery experience, stating that "the act of finding the game you want to play is itself part of the game system experience."

In addition to the performance boost, the Switch 2's eShop will introduce a new "Game Finds for You" feature, designed to aid game discovery. According to producer for entertainment planning and development Kouichi Kawamoto, this feature will allow users to quickly view screenshots and watch introduction videos for various games, eliminating the need to "search every nook and cranny" of the store.

The new feature is seen as a crucial step in enhancing the overall digital games experience on the Switch 2. When combined with the recently announced Virtual Game Card feature, which enables local digital game sharing with others for a limited time, Nintendo appears to be making a concerted effort to improve the eShop's functionality and user experience.

However, the success of these features will ultimately depend on the pricing strategy for digital games on the Switch 2. With first-party titles priced at $79.99, gamers may be hesitant to adopt the new console without a more competitive pricing model.

The Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, with a price tag of $449.99. As the console's release date approaches, gamers will be eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience the revamped eShop and its new features firsthand.

In the meantime, Nintendo's focus on improving the digital games experience on the Switch 2 is a promising sign for the future of gaming on the platform. With a smoother eShop and enhanced game discovery features, the Switch 2 has the potential to set a new standard for digital game stores.