Palworld eyes Nintendo Switch 2 port if hardware specs are strong enough
Summary
Pocketpair is openly interested in bringing Palworld to Nintendo Switch 2
The original Switch was ruled out purely on hardware performance grounds, not due to the ongoing Nintendo lawsuit
A port decision hinges entirely on whether Switch 2 specs can handle the game's demands
"If it's beefy enough, it's 100% worth considering"
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Why Switch 1 never got Palworld - a hardware problem, not a legal one
The Nintendo Switch was skipped because the hardware simply could not run the game
The ongoing Nintendo and Pokemon Company lawsuit over alleged plagiarism was not a factor in the platform decision
Pocketpair has consistently aimed to release on as many platforms as possible
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Switch 2 specs are the deciding factor for a potential port
Pocketpair is actively waiting on official Nintendo Switch 2 hardware specifications before committing
John Buckley confirmed the team, like many others in the industry, still lacks clarity on what the console can do
A full hardware reveal is expected at an upcoming Nintendo Direct focused on Switch 2
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Steam Deck optimization signals Pocketpair's handheld ambitions
Pocketpair invested heavily in optimizing Palworld for Steam Deck, with results the team is proud of
The studio sees handheld platforms as a priority expansion target
"We would like to get it on more handhelds if possible"
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What to watch next
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will be the key trigger for Pocketpair's porting decision
If specs clear the performance bar, a Switch 2 version of Palworld becomes a strong likelihood
Continued handheld optimization work suggests the studio is building the capability ahead of any formal announcement
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