Marvel Rivals Devs Are Open To Port The Game To Switch 2

NetEase has shown great willingness and readiness to port their hit third-person hero shooter Marvel Rivals to Nintendo’s brand-new handheld console. 

The game’s producer, Weicong Wu, told IGN at the DICE Summit held in Las Vegas that due to the first generation of Switch unable to provide the gameplay experience that the team expected, the game wasn’t available on the platform. But as with Switch 2's promising improvements to offer greater performance, the team is open to bringing the game to Nintendo’s new console. He revealed that they’re “already in contact with Nintendo and working on some development kits.” 

Although Nintendo didn’t provide many details about the upcoming Switch 2, a rumored mouse theory has been circulating around the community. This theory has been made more possible by a patent revealed last week that showcases one of the technical details of the Joy-Con. 

This patent, filed in August 2023, shows a detailed structure of the controllers' interior. Joy-Cons will work as input devices and include “a sensor for mouse operation” that detects “reflected light from a detected surface.” This possibly means players can use Joy-Con on a flat surface, similar to a mouse. If this feature is indeed implemented, shooters like Marvel Rivals would have a better experience. 

Nintendo promises to share more about Nintendo Switch 2 at the upcoming Nintendo Direct conference on April 2, 2025. It’s also confirmed that various events will be held in some cities starting in April so players can experience the new console. 

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