August 8th 2024.
Could it be possible that Elden Ring, the highly anticipated game, will be released as a launch title for the Switch 2? According to a new rumor, the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch next year with a variety of exciting ports, releases that will run concurrently with other platforms, and even some exclusive titles.
When the original Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, it was a breath of fresh air after the disappointing sales of the Wii U. However, the console's initial launch lineup lacked major third-party support. The most prominent releases were Skylanders: Imaginators by Activision and Just Dance 2017 by Ubisoft, targeting a younger audience.
After the Wii U's failure, many publishers had lost faith in Nintendo and there was little to no third-party support for the Switch, especially from Western companies. However, this could all change with the release of the Switch 2, as rumors suggest that there will be a significant increase in third-party support, including exclusive titles.
Ironically, the Wii U did have decent third-party support due to the success of the Wii. Some notable releases were Ubisoft's ZombiU, as well as ports of popular games like Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, EA's Mass Effect 3, Warner's Batman: Arkham City, and Bandai Namco's Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
According to leaker Paul Gale, the Switch 2 can expect similar levels of support at launch. He claims that "a few major third-party developers who weren't anticipating the success of the Nintendo Switch at E3 2017 and didn't have a triple-A title ready for launch, are now working on big releases for the new system." He also hints at the possibility of significant ports, releases that run concurrently with other platforms, and even exclusive titles for the Switch 2.
While Gale does not mention any specific publishers or games, he does seem to show enthusiasm for the idea of Elden Ring being released on the Switch 2. However, it is not clear if he has any insider information on this particular title.
One of the challenges of speculating about the third-party support for the Switch 2 is the lack of consensus on its technical specifications. There have been rumors ranging from it being less powerful than the PlayStation 4 to being closer to the Xbox Series S. Even once the official specifications are released, it may take some time for the capabilities of the console, especially in Nintendo's hands, to become clear.
Despite this uncertainty, it is safe to assume that major franchises from third-party companies will make their way to the Switch 2. It would be surprising if popular titles like Call of Duty were not available on the new console, especially considering Microsoft's interest in the franchise during their acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Support from other major publishers like EA, Square Enix, and Capcom would also be significant. And with companies like Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, and Sega historically being more supportive of Nintendo formats, it is likely that they will have releases for the Switch 2 within its first year.
While Gale does not provide any further clues about the third-party situation, he does suggest that there is a 64% chance the new console will be "shown off" in 2024. This reference to the Nintendo 64 is meant as a joke, but it is worth noting that Nintendo has announced that they will reveal the new console before April of next year. However, they have not given any indication of whether this will happen in 2024 or next year, or when the console will actually be released.
It is worth mentioning that the recent announcement of the last-gen version of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor could potentially have an impact on the third-party support for Switch 2. For now, all we can do is wait and see what the future holds for this highly anticipated console. Don't forget to sign up for exclusive gaming content and to stay updated on the latest releases before they are seen on the site.
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