Marvel Rivals Developer Considers Nintendo Switch 2 Release

The wildly popular hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, has been a massive hit on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. However, its developer, NetEase, has been clear that it won't be making its way to the 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 speak with Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu about the possibility of a Switch 2 release. The news is promising for Switch enthusiasts: a Switch 2 version could very well happen.

Wu explained, "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 just last month, and although details on its capabilities are still scarce, it promises to be a more powerful and larger version of the current Switch system. An intriguing feature appears to be a mouse-like controller functionality, which could potentially enhance the experience of playing shooters like Marvel Rivals, making it feel more akin to PC gaming. However, the exact workings of this feature are yet to be revealed.

Currently, there's no set release date for the Nintendo Switch 2, but a Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2, where more information might be shared. Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is available now on other platforms and has received high praise from us, scoring an 8/10 in our review. We noted that while it follows in the footsteps of other hero shooters, Marvel Rivals has positioned itself strongly to claim the top spot. Fans can look forward to the addition of The Human Torch and The Thing to the game on February 21.