Marvel Rivals Developer Considers Nintendo Switch 2 Release

The highly acclaimed hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, has been making waves on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC platforms. However, its developer, NetEase, has been clear that the game won't be coming to the current Nintendo Switch, much to the disappointment of Nintendo fans. But there's a glimmer of hope with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

At the recent DICE Summit in Las Vegas, we had the chance to discuss this with Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu. Excitingly for Switch enthusiasts, a release on the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be on the table. 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. 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."

The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially announced last month, and while specifics on its capabilities are still under wraps, it promises to be a more powerful iteration of the beloved console. One intriguing feature is the potential for mouse-like controller functionality, which could enhance the experience of playing shooters like Marvel Rivals, making it feel more akin to PC gaming. However, the exact implementation of this feature remains to be seen.

Currently, the Nintendo Switch 2 does not have a confirmed release date, but a Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, where more details might be revealed. Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is already available on other platforms and has received high praise. In our 8/10 review, we noted that it "may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself." Fans can look forward to the addition of The Human Torch and The Thing to the game on February 21.