According to CareerConnection (via Nintendo Everything), the recent run of Nintendo Switch shortages is finally said to be coming to an end soon.

Like many industries, the games industry has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous delays and production shortages being felt across the gaming landscape.

Nintendo’s supply problems began back in February when Foxconn stopped almost all of its production in China. The disruption resulted in a shortage of Switch units across the world.

When Japanese media site CareerConnection asked Nintendo about the Switch’s current production levels, a Nintendo spokesperson told CareerConnection that Switch’s production levels have returned back to normal.

This means that they are back to working at full capacity, achieving the same level of production as before the coronavirus outbreak. When asked when the shortages themselves will be over, the spokesperson said that they were unsure, and it would depend on the situation in the market.

 

With many people forced to stay in their homes due to various levels of shutdowns and quarantining, it is only natural that folks are looking for something to do to pass the time. Unfourtanetly, due to the high demand and the unforeseen issues caused by COVID-19, some gamers who wanted to finally give the Switch a try have been unable to because of these shortages.

However, despite the shortages, Nintendo has seen its share price increase during the pandemic, reaching a 12-year high. It is now estimated that the Switch’s total sales will have passed 75 million by March 2021. In fact, the Switch’s sales have proven so successful that Nintendo recently announced that they weren’t going to keep pursuing the mobile market.

Overall this is welcome news for gamers who have been wanting to try some of the outstanding offerings only found on Switch. While COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the world, steps like these are essential attempts to return to a state of normalcy. It’s a good time for production to resume for Nintendo, as the demand for one of its products hasn’t been this high in a long while, and it would appear that it will soon have the supply to meet it.