Updated July 1, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. BST / 11:45 a.m. ET / 8:45 a.m. PT
There appears to have been a misunderstanding regarding the comments made by Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo’s CEO. The 10% pay raise he referred to was actually implemented in 2023, not this year. In April 2026, the Japanese company announced that it had nevertheless raised its employees’ salaries once again.
Original article
This is clear, concise, and effective news: Nintendo is raising its employees’ base salaries by 10%.
The company’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, aims to retain top talent.
“We are maintaining salaries at an appropriate level. We believe it is important to ensure that compensation remains in line with industry standards. For example, we have raised salaries, notably by increasing base salaries by 10%.”
This news brings a breath of fresh air to the video game industry, which is currently a relatively anxious place, unfortunately dominated by layoffs and studio closures.
In addition, a journalist on the scene transcribed the Q&A session with the president in a post on X.
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Author: 360 Technology Group
