Unlike other
Switch ports of multiplayer titles, there does appear to be a healthy player - base ready to roll at launch.
Usually, the biggest drawback
for Switch ports is that there can be performance issues when it comes to the portable mode.
We can assume another 10 minutes will be sucked up by smaller announcements such
as switch ports and some coverage on some upcoming VR releases.
Many fans were hoping to hear news on the upcoming Animal Crossing mobile game, or a
possible Switch port.
It also has two new versions set for release in the near future, including the
aforementioned Switch port and a VR version of the game.
If we'd never
received Switch ports of these games, we would have never had these additions that really added to some already great games.
They say it will launch later in 2017 «exclusively» on the 3DS, so no
Switch port of that game.
In summary, they recently obtained the dev - kits but are not able to work on the
Nintendo Switch port with no plans to change that until further notice, since they are almost done with the development of the game on it's long - awaited release of October 5, 2017.
And today, Warner Bros. announced that LEGO City Undercover would be getting a Nintendo
Switch port in Spring 2017.
We also think that the Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD remasters will also
get Switch ports and release on the same day.
This trilogy is being developed by Toys for Bob, known for the Skylanders series and who are also working on the
upcoming Switch port for Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy.
The comment sections of Kotaku's Switch articles are routinely filled with people dreaming
about Switch ports of their favorite games.
Boomerang Bros. appear in Mario Kart 8 and its enhanced Nintendo
Switch port Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the courses Bowser's Castle and 3DS Neo Bowser City as spectators.
Topping things off with excellent optional motion controls makes this a great
Switch port from the original PC version.
Originally released on the Wii U in 2014, this critically - acclaimed platformer is getting an
enhanced Switch port with a new character and two - player co op, even in handheld mode.
But there is one Wii U game I'd love to see get an enhanced
Switch port more than any others.
Games / Films / Etc of the week: Star Wars: EPISODE VIII — The Last Jedi [SPOILERS FOR THE LAST JEDI FROM 11:11 TO 38:00], Jay's final thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Splatoon 2's new maps, catching up on Persona 5 and Horizon Zero Dawn, the Monster Hunter World beta, the
DOOM Switch port, Pyre, Bridge Constructor Portal
The majority of these games have been ported fairly well — sure there were some issues here and there, but for the most part there's been little cause for concern when a
new Switch port of an indie game is announced.
Today, Capcom announced that it will release its highly
anticipated Switch port of Monster Hunter Generations on August 28, with a demo of the game available during E3 this June.
Along with the newly
revealed Switch port of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Nintendo has announced it is bringing another Wii U title, the Zelda hack - and - slash game Hyrule Warriors, to its hybrid console later this year.
Third party favorites (and perhaps surprise Switch contenders) Wolfenstein II: The New Order and Dark Souls: Remastered are on the way as well, building on the success of current gen
Switch ports like Doom and Skyrim from late last year.
New evidence has come to light after a CV of an Employee at Engine Software (a company that has had experience
handling Switch ports like The Escapists 2, Blossom Tales and Monopoly) stated that he is currently working on a port of Little Nightmares on Nintendo Switch.
So well, in fact, that the Nintendo
Switch port turned a profit for developer D - Pad Studio within 24 hours of launch.
I'm a little bummed there was no Metroid Prime Trilogy
Switch port announcement, but I can't wait to check out that Splatoon DLC.
When the console's demise became apparent, Barone canceled his plans and confirmed that he would be developing a Nintendo
Switch port instead.
Despite the lack of a formal announcement, Sellars has apparently not changed his stance that a Dark
Souls Switch port is indeed coming, and he's now claiming that the port will arrive at some point in 2018.
Super Smash Bros Nintendo
Switch port rumors just won't go away and now it seems they may actually hold some...
The game was released in April 2017 for Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with a Nintendo
Switch port released in December 2017.
ARK: Survival Evolved, another survival game based on Unreal Engine 4 like Conan Exiles, announced a Nintendo
Switch port recently.
The same source says the rumored Dark Souls
3 Switch port could debut alongside a standard GOTY repackaging of DS3 and its post-launch DLC.
Nicalis announced its
first Switch ports before the Switch was even out, and on March 17, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth + was released for the Switch.
This is reminiscent of
current Switch ports like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and Rocket League, where both games offer exclusive Nintendo - based content, like Super Mario and Metroid themed cars or Link's Breath of the Wild outfit.
Moving on, those who have already tasted one of the ACA NeoGeo line of Nintendo
Switch ports know very well what to expect from this one.
It's a great value double pack, too — you get two of the best action games ever made, both of which have been given
solid Switch ports that offer a decent performance bump.
The game retailed for $ 49.99 during its initial launch on the Wii U, but Nintendo has priced the upcoming
Switch port at a premium of $ 59.99.
The Nintendo
Switch port fared fairly well, but it now remains to be seen whether it will sell in the long run.
Stardew
Valley Switch port is going «very well» with last of the bugs fixed, says Chucklefish Games
In a blog update for the forthcoming Hidden Dreams free DLC, Team Cherry also took the time to give a progress update on the Hollow
Knight Switch port of their game of the year contender:
However Nintendo decides to approach the Virtual Console in addition to their two - monthly - game subscription approach, any GameCube, Wii or
N64 Switch ports will surely benefit from the Switch's portability just like the games I've talked about here.