Marvel Rivals devs open to Switch 2 port as NetEase tests dev kits
Summary
NetEase is actively exploring a Nintendo Switch 2 port for Marvel Rivals
The studio is already in contact with Nintendo and working with Switch 2 development kits
Performance capability is the key condition before any launch commitment is made
"We're already in contact with Nintendo and working on some development kits"
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Marvel Rivals eyes Switch 2 - performance is the deciding factor
Marvel Rivals has been a major breakout hit on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC since its 2024 launch
NetEase producer Weicong Wu confirmed Switch 2 conversations at DICE Summit in Las Vegas
The studio is already hands-on with Switch 2 development kits
A port will only move forward if the hardware can deliver a quality gameplay experience
"Whenever we find that we could provide great performance for our game on Switch 2, we're open to that"
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Why Switch 1 was skipped - and why Switch 2 changes the equation
The original Switch was ruled out due to hardware limitations that could not support the game's gameplay demands
Switch 2's improved specs reopen the conversation for NetEase
The success of Overwatch on Switch 1 has fueled fan demand for a Marvel Rivals port
Marvel Rivals shares the hero shooter format with Overwatch, making the comparison a natural reference point
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Switch 2 launch landscape - few confirmed titles, more details coming
As of now, very few third-party games have been explicitly confirmed for Switch 2
Mario Kart was the headline title shown during the console reveal, with no title or details confirmed
Several developers have signaled intent for "next Nintendo platform" without naming Switch 2 directly
Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for early April 2025 to share further platform details
A formal Marvel Rivals Switch 2 announcement is likely contingent on post-Direct performance assessment
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