Marvel Rivals has been one of the breakout hits, capturing the attention of players with its diverse rosters of superheroes. When the game was initially announced, many hoped for a release on the Switch. However, those hopes were shattered by the game director.
In a surprising twist, it now seems that the game might still make its way to a Nintendo console, just not for the original Switch. In a recent interview, producer Weicong Wu dropped a bombshell of his own as he confirmed that the development team is in contact with Nintendo which may lead to a release of the game on Switch 2.
Marvel Rivals: From a harsh rejection to a glimmer of hope
Initially, the rejection of Marvel Rivals on the original Switch seemed like a no-brainer. The game is a fast-paced, graphically intensive hero shooter, and it needed a system that could run it at decent settings with precision controls. The original Switch simply didn’t have the power to provide that experience.
This decision led many to believe that the upcoming Switch 2 while looking promising, might not offer enough of a performance leap to handle the game either. Leaks about the Switch 2’s specs indicate a generation leap compared to its predecessor, but there are still some doubts.
However, recent comments from producer Weicong Wu at the DICE Summit have reignited hope for fans. During an interview with IGN, Wu confirmed that the team is in touch with Nintendo and is open to a Switch 2 release.
Wu further emphasized that the team is already working on development kits for the new console and testing the gameplay performance. He said:
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.
While this statement doesn’t necessarily guarantee a release, it signals a positive shift in the developer’s stance and suggests that the game could eventually make its way to the new platform.
The growing anticipation for Switch 2
Even before its official release, Switch 2 is already changing how the market views handheld. While many are eagerly awaiting the April 2 Nintendo Direct to learn about its official specs, release date, and pricing, developers have been quietly working on getting their titles ready for the new system.
Marvel Rivals is just one of many titles that could benefit from the enhanced power and performance of the upcoming device, and the fact that developers are already in talks with Nintendo suggests that they’re confident the new console will deliver.
The rumored improvements such as better RAM (up to 12GB), an increased storage platform, and a more powerful processor, have the potential to meet the performance demands of many AAA titles from various studios.
Whether Marvel Rivals makes its debut on the system or not, it’s clear that the hybrid console has the potential to change the landscape for both first-party and third-party games.
In the end, as we wait for April 2nd, the gaming world is already buzzing with anticipation. Let’s hope the Switch 2 delivers on those already-built expectations and actually brings more great titles like Marvel Rivals to players everywhere.
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