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Nintendo confirms contractor layoffs amid claims of testing "lull" ahead of Switch 2
Nintendo has reportedly cut 120 contractor testing roles at its North American operation - with an unspecified number s…
While the publication's story doesn't put a number on the job cuts, reporter Ethan Gach said he understands "roughly 120 contractor positions have been eliminated at Nintendo of America" in a follow-up post on social media. Watch on YouTube The company also confirmed the move would result in "some contractor assignments ending, as well as the creation of a significant number of new full-time employee positions." The claim follows reports earlier this year that Switch 2 - which was originally expected to arrive in 2024 - has now seen its release pushed back to March 2025 to ensure more launch stock, although that date could slip further.
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