Nintendo currently uninterested in building a metaverse Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Nintendo currently uninterested in building a metaverse New horizons. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 15 Feb 2022 31 comments Earlier this month, Nintendo was asked by investors for its views on a couple of current industry buzzwords: NFTs and the metaverse. Now, an official English-language version of Nintendo's answer has been published, giving the company's clear and accurate response. In short, don't expect a Nintendo metaverse anytime soon - unless you think "metaverse" really does just refer to a game like Animal Crossing. As for NFTs, Nintendo had nothing to say at all. Watch on YouTube "The metaverse has captured the attention of many companies around the world, and it has great potential," Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said. "When the concept of the metaverse is introduced in the media, games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons are sometimes brought up as examples. In that sense, the metaverse is of interest to us. "But at this point in time, there is no easy way to define specifically what kinds of surprises and enjoyment the metaverse can deliver to our consumers. As a company that provides entertainment, our main emphasis is on ways to deliver fresh surprises and fun to our consumers. We might consider something if we can find a way to convey a 'Nintendo approach' to the metaverse that many people can readily understand, but we do not think that is the situation at the present time." It's interesting to consider Animal Crossing as the closest Nintendo has come to a "metaverse" - or that some consider this at all similar to the generally-accepted definition of what a metaverse may one day actually be. Despite its huge popularity in 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a relatively simplistic life simulation game with online multiplayer and some limited support for user-generated content. Development on new updates has now ceased. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store