WhileMarvel Rivalsisn’t available on the Nintendo Switch, there is a chance the hit free-to-play hero shooter might appear on Nintendo’s next console, the Switch 2.
While there’s no confirmation from NetEase, what the devs shared seems like it is seriously being considered.
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NetEase Hampered By Technical Limitations In Porting Marvel Rivals On Original Switch
Speaking toIGNat the DICE Summit in Las Vegas, Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu mentioned that what stopped the game from appearing on the original Nintendo Switch was due to the device not able to provide “a great experience” for gameplay.
“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. The reason why we didn’t launch it onto the Switch, it was the first generation of that device they cannot provide a great experience for our gameplay. So if it could achieve that goal, we’re open to that,” Wu notes.
Hopefully, the Nintendo Switch 2’s added horsepower means it can run Marvel Rivals in a way NetEase won’t be worried about its performance.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 wasofficially announcedlast month, with a Nintendo Director dedicated to it airing on April 2. We’re hoping that the console’s tech specs, release date and games will be revealed at the event. Who knows? Maybe Marvel Rivals will be part of the games announced for it.
As for Marvel Rivals, the mid-season patch is set to drop on February 21, which will bring The Thing and Human Torch. NetEase originally wanted to reset player ranks as part fo the mid-season update, but decided against itafter overwhelming negative feedbackfrom the community.
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