Job Offer at Nintendo's NERD Suggests Next-Gen Console Development
A new job posting seemingly provides insights into Nintendo's plans for its next hardware, suggesting that the company's upcoming product will be a next-generation console.
The Nintendo community is abuzz with excitement following the publication of an official job listing document which has provided fresh insights and clues about the highly anticipated new Nintendo console.
Although the Switch has solidified its place in the video game industry, Nintendo fans have been eagerly awaiting its successor for some time. The rumors of a Switch Pro or a Switch 2 have been circulating for a while, adding to the fans' anticipation.
A new job posting possibly sheds light on Nintendo's plans regarding its next hardware, implying that the company's new product will be a next-gen console. The job offer appears to be authentic and is dated for this year. Moreover, it contains some intriguing details that could potentially provide insights into Nintendo's future plans.
According to the job ad, Nintendo European Research and Development (NERD) team is seeking experienced specialists for the Game Technologies R&D Engineer/Scientist position. The job description specifies that the role involves working on real-time rendering and game engine architecture, with a focus on surpassing current "state-of-the-art solutions" and "targeting current and next generation Nintendo platforms".
Moreover, it mentions "cross-platform development" which has led fans to speculate that Nintendo may be seeking developers capable of creating games for multiple platforms. However, given Nintendo's history of console exclusivity, some believe that the cross-platform focus may be limited to the Switch and the upcoming next-generation platform.
Console development typically takes several years, so it's not surprising that Nintendo is already working on its next generation. However, the job posting from NERD provides hints about their plans, particularly with its emphasis on real-time rendering and cross-platform development.
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