While NetEase initially stated thatMarvel Rivalswould not be coming to the Nintendo Switch, they have now mentioned that they are open to a Nintendo Switch 2 launch of the popular hero shooter.Marvel Rivalslaunched on multiple platforms, minus the Nintendo Switch, which left those players either having to swap platforms or being hopeful that someday the title would come to their preferred one. It seems that this could actually happen, as NetEase states that so long as they can provide the same type of experience as the Console and PC version of the title, they are open to a Switch port.
In a recent interview withIGN,Marvel Rivalsproducer Weicong Wu stated,“We’re already in contact with Nintendo and working on some development kits. And whenever we find that we could provide great performance for our game on Switch 2, we’re open to that.“While this is not a concrete, 100% confirmation that the title is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, it does give hope to those who use the platform and is a real possibility.
NetEase “Is Open” To Releasing Marvel Rivals On The Nintendo Switch 2
Weicong Wu Wants To Be Sure The Nintendo Switch 2 Version Is Up To Par
Weicong Wu mentions that since the Nintendo Switch is a first-generation device,it could not give players the experience that NetEase wanted to provide. This was the main reason the developers remained firm on their decision to keep the title off the Nintendo Switch platform.
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Already Avoiding PlayStation 5’s Biggest Failure
While the PlayStation 5 and Switch offer drastically different experiences, they both suffered from the same problem when they were first released.
If the Switch 2 ends up being powerful enough to allow NetEase to provide the same experience as other platforms, that could mean it will be coming to the Switch 2 at some point. The details on the power and specs of the Nintendo Switch 2 are still very sparse, so at the time of writing,there is no way to tell if the console will be able to handleMarvel Rivals.
What We Know About The Nintendo Switch 2 So Far
The Details Are Few And Far Between
The Nintendo Switch 2 was just formally announced last month, with a release window within the year 2025.Though there is no concrete date set at the time of writing,fans and known leakershave rumored different dates. Nintendo has yet to release information on the capabilities of the console, but we do know that, by the looks of it, it is much larger and could very well be much more powerful than its predecessor.
Marvel Rivals Devs Reveal “Devastating News” For Ranked Play, & Fans Are Not Happy
NetEase has revealed that Marvel Rivals ranks are getting a major change moving forward, and fans cannot wrap their head around the decision.
Nintendo will be holding a Nintendo Direct solely based around the Nintendo Switch 2 in April, but until then, fans will need to sit idly by and hope new details surface before the showcase. As forMarvel Rivalsfans, they could get to play their favorite title on the console at some point, but for now, will have to kick back and enjoy it on the platforms it’s currently available on.
