Summary
One of the developers ofSmite 2has explained why there are no plans to bring the game to the Nintendo Switch console. The originalSmiteis a third-person MOBA that gives players the chance to play as a god from a wide variety of mythological pantheons.Smite 2’s reveal trailer showed that it would be a huge upgrade compared to the first game, boasting upgraded visuals thanks to the game’supgrade to Unreal Engine 5.
Smite 2’s reveal traileralso confirmed the platforms it would be launching on, which includes PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and even the Steam Deck.Smite 2also confirmed it would have cross-play functionality, though according to the developers, any cross progression is dependent on partner approval. One system that is omitted fromSmite 2’s release is the Nintendo Switch, which may seem odd considering its predecessor was released on the console. The executive producer ofSmite, Alex Cantatore, confirms that the Switch is being skipped over due to its hardware.
In aninterview with TechRadar, Cantatore says that the team behindSmite 2was uncertain that the Nintendo Switch would have the necessary power to handle the game, stating that the console’s current hardware wouldn’t be able to deliver the intended experience they were aiming for. “We’re concerned that currently, with the power level of Switch and the minimum specs that we’re targeting,” says Cantatore. “We just aren’t sure that we’d be able to develop or deliver a really good experience to people playing on Switch currently.”
While theSmitesequel won’t be coming to the current iteration of the Nintendo Switch, Cantatore adds that the developers are “keeping an open mind” about bringingSmite 2to other platforms. He states thatif the Nintendo Switch got a more powerful successor, they would re-evaluateSmite 2’s chances of coming to such a console, though asserts he has no knowledge if such a system is in the works at Nintendo. “Smite’s been everywhere we can possibly get it to run well, and I would expect that to continue withSmite 2,” Cantatore adds. “We’re just not sure we’d be able to get it running well on Switch 1, unfortunately.”
We’re concerned that currently, with the power level of Switch and the minimum specs that we’re targeting, we just aren’t sure that we’d be able to develop or deliver a really good experience to people playing on Switch currently.
There have been plenty ofrumors of Nintendo developing a Switch 2, with details such as possible games, features, and even its price point being circulated online. Some developers and studios have also reportedly gotten their hands on development kits for the new system. However, the Switch successor is currently only a rumor, so any information about it should be taken with a grain of salt until Nintendo says otherwise. In the meantime,Smiteplayers on Nintendo Switch will only be able to play the original game and not its upcoming sequel.
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