Once dismissed as an impossibility, the prospect of Marvel Rivals arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2 now appears far more likely. While NetEase had previously ruled out a release for the original Switch due to technical limitations, the upcoming successor promises to change the game—literally.
At the DICE Summit, producer Weikang Wu revealed that discussions with Nintendo are actively underway. The primary obstacle? Ensuring smooth and consistent 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."
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Earlier, game director Thaddeus Sasser clarified that there were no immediate plans for a mobile version or an original Switch release. Should a Switch 2 port come to fruition, it will likely require a custom build optimized for the hardware’s capabilities.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 officially announced, industry giants are already rallying behind the platform. Phil Spencer has hinted at Xbox’s willingness to bring its catalog to the system, and Electronic Arts (EA) has also voiced its support.
Meanwhile, Marvel Rivals is poised for further expansion, with two members of the Fantastic Four expected to shake up the battlefield in upcoming updates.
