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Nintendo Life is running a poll asking readers to rate Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, praising the port’s overall quality and smooth performance despite some 30fps downgrades, and noting a published 9/10 review as context; voters can update their scores as they play.
The Fable reboot from Playground Games is releasing this Autumn on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5; Windows Central's Jez Corden says a Switch 2 port is under consideration but not guaranteed, suggesting Microsoft and developers are exploring cross‑platform possibilities for Switch 2.
Larian's CEO Swen Vincke revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 was not allowed to be ported to the upcoming Switch 2, likely due to decisions made by rights holders such as Wizards of the Coast or Nintendo, despite the game's suitability for the platform.
There are rumors and datamined hints suggesting that Capcom might be working on a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Monster Hunter Wilds, despite community skepticism about the game's current performance issues on PC and existing consoles. The community's reaction is largely skeptical and humorous, doubting the feasibility of a smooth port given the game's current technical challenges, but the potential use of NVIDIA DLSS on Switch 2 could improve performance. The game has also been updated to address difficulty issues, encouraging lapsed players to return.
Aspyr released Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, using a flexible code base to optimize performance and support features like multiplayer. They collaborated closely with Crystal Dynamics and plan to support the new hardware with future titles, while also considering updates and potential ports of other Tomb Raider games based on player feedback.
Square Enix's demo for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2 showcases near-PS5 quality graphics, impressing the community and highlighting the console's capabilities ahead of the full release next month, with the port receiving widespread acclaim for its visual quality.
The upcoming re-release of Plants vs Zombies for PS5 and PS4 is facing concerns over its quality, with rumors of bugs, AI issues, and questionable artwork, leading to caution about pre-orders until the full release on October 23rd.
A link suggests Horizon Zero Dawn may soon be released on Xbox, indicating a potential shift in Sony's traditional exclusivity policy towards more multiplatform releases, similar to recent trends with other titles like Helldivers 2.
Sony's decision to release Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S has proven successful, with the game topping the Xbox Store's paid and bestseller charts just a week after launch, selling over 600,000 copies and becoming highly popular among players, indicating a growing demand for PlayStation titles on Xbox.
IO Interactive released nearly the full Hitman: World of Assassination experience on iPhone and iPad, supporting controllers and touch controls, but at a high price of $70 for the full game or $3 per level, which is notably expensive compared to other platform versions.
A rumor suggests that Xbox's game Starfield may be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, following previous successful game announcements for the system, but no official confirmation has been made yet.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person adventure game developed by MachineGames, is set to be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, making it the first Xbox-published game for Switch 2. The game features exploration, puzzles, and action set in 1937, with Indiana Jones uncovering ancient mysteries around the world.
PlayStation management was instrumental in convincing Arrowhead Studios to port Helldivers 2 to Xbox Series X|S, highlighting Sony's expanding role in multi-platform releases, despite some industry skepticism about future cross-platform strategies.
A level designer’s resume suggests that the prequel game Gears of War: E-Day, set 14 years before the original, may be in development for PS5 alongside PC and Xbox Series X|S, indicating possible multi-platform releases amid ongoing rumors of Microsoft expanding its game availability to PlayStation.
Fans speculate that Rockstar Games accidentally leaked a potential GTA 4 port for PS5 on their support website, fueled by a mistaken listing and previous rumors, but it might simply be an error as other listings also appeared and were later removed.