Marvel Rivals Rumored for Nintendo Switch 2

Once considered a distant dream, the possibility of Marvel Rivals making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 is now looking increasingly likely. NetEase had previously dismissed the idea of launching the game on the original Nintendo Switch due to technical limitations, but the forthcoming Switch successor might just level the playing field.

During the DICE Summit, producer Weikang Wu shared that discussions with Nintendo are currently in progress. The primary challenge they face? Achieving seamless and reliable performance on the new hardware:

"The first-generation Switch simply didn’t have the power to deliver the gameplay experience we envisioned. But if the Switch 2 can handle it, we’re absolutely ready to bring the game to the platform."

Image: opencritic.com Earlier, game director Thaddeus Sasser made it clear that there were no immediate plans for a mobile version or an original Switch release. Should a Switch 2 port come to fruition, it would likely necessitate a custom build tailored to the new hardware's capabilities.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 now officially announced, major players in the gaming industry are showing strong support for the platform. Phil Spencer has hinted at Xbox’s eagerness to bring its catalog to the system, and Electronic Arts (EA) has also expressed its backing.

Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is gearing up for further expansion, with two members of the Fantastic Four set to make a dramatic entrance on the battlefield in future updates.