The wildly popular hero shooter, *Marvel Rivals*, is currently enjoying tremendous success on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. However, its developer, NetEase, has been steadfast in its decision not to release the game on the current Nintendo Switch, much to the disappointment of Nintendo enthusiasts. But there's a glimmer of hope with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
During the recent DICE Summit in Las Vegas, we had the chance to discuss this matter with Marvel Rivals producer Weicong Wu. Exciting news for Switch fans: a release on the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be a genuine possibility. Wu shared, "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 was that the first generation of that device couldn't 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. Though details on its capabilities are still sparse, it's shaping up to be a more powerful and larger version of the original Switch. A particularly intriguing feature is the potential inclusion of mouse-like controller functionality, which could enhance the experience of playing shooters like *Marvel Rivals* by making it feel more akin to PC gaming. However, the exact implementation of this feature is yet to be revealed.
Currently, the Nintendo Switch 2 does not have a confirmed release date, but a Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2. Meanwhile, *Marvel Rivals* is available now on other platforms and has received high praise from us. In our 8/10 review, we noted that the game "may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself." Fans can look forward to the addition of The Human Torch and The Thing as the latest heroes joining the roster on February 21.
