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Overwatch 2 on Switch may have tech “compromises,” says Blizzard

That rumoured Switch Pro can't come fast enough...

Overwatch 2 on Switch may ship with technical “compromises” in order to get it running on the last-gen, less-powerful handheld hybrid console, Blizzard has today warned.

The admission came via Reddit as part of an Overwatch 2 AMA (ask me anything).

“As hardware has advanced since the launch of Overwatch, we are extending the OW2 engine with more high-end features,” Blizzard’s John Lafleur began. “However, we’re also working hard to make sure all of our platforms get the best experience, even in PvE.

“Switch is a little more challenging than some, and we’ll have to make some compromises there,” he continued. “For that reason, some of the higher-end visual enhancements might not be visible, there. We’ll focus on making sure all of the gameplay-related features get in, first, and then accentuate with additional features as much as possible.”

Lafleur also mentioned that the Switch version of the game may not arrive at the same time as other platforms.

Overwatch 2 doesn’t have a release date as yet; we’ll keep you posted as we learn more.


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