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Nintendo's financial results briefing for the fiscal year ended March 2020 discussed the company's assumptions and forecasts for the current fiscal year. President Shuntaro Furukawa stated that the impact of COVID-19 on manufacturing has been minor, but the company is not currently able to produce the full quantity of units desired due to component procurement issues. However, Furukawa anticipates that the impact of COVID-19 on production will subside by summer, allowing the company to meet its sales forecast.

The company's software sales forecast takes into account the risk of major titles being delayed, but Furukawa noted that many employees are working from home, which may affect development environments and release schedules. The high percentage of digital sales in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year was largely due to the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the company does not expect this trend to continue at the same level.

Furukawa also discussed the company's financial forecast, stating that sales and profits for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year exceeded revised forecasts, largely due to the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The company's forecast for this fiscal year is relatively high compared to previous years, and Furukawa believes that the Nintendo Switch has entered the middle of its life cycle, with opportunities for growth.

Regarding the potential for lifestyles to change significantly after the COVID-19 situation, Furukawa stated that the company is working on various activities under the premise that the effects will be long-term, and is taking a flexible approach to marketing and initiatives. He emphasized the importance of responding flexibly to changing circumstances and exploring unique opportunities for Nintendo.