Phil Spencer has plagued Microsoft’s plan to release Xbox games on Nintendo Switch 2, which strengthens recent reports that indicate that the company has been set in a large way the next generation.
Allegedly a number of Xbox games come to Switch 2, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 And Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Jes Corders of Windows Central has reported that most, if not all Xbox games on Switch 2 are started if the console can perform them well enough.
Spencer said in the latest episode of the Gamertag Radio Podcast, said that Microsoft “really looked ahead” to support Nintendo Switch 2 with Xbox games.
“Nintendo and their innovation, what they mean in this industry, I just always cheer the movements they make,” said Spencer when he was asked to respond to the unveiling of Switch 2.
“They have made a small flash video. I know we get more details over time. I am really looking forward to supporting them with the games we have. I just think they are such an important part of this industry.
“It is difficult with what is now public about the platform for everyone to get their hands around it, but who would ever bet against the success of that team? They are just masterful in what they do. Switch is a huge success. And I think Switch 2 will be. ‘
Spencer also revealed that he had personally congratulated Nintendo -President Shuntaro Furukawa on the Switch 2 development, and praised the decision to make a larger console this time. “My old eyes appreciate the larger screen!” Spencer joked. “It’s not always true that I can read all the text!”
Of course, Microsoft’s support from Switch 2 follows the existing support of the original switch, which is the home of Minecraft and Obsidian’s pentiment and grounded. And it comes in the middle of an important multiplatform Push for Microsoft, which releases more of his games on the day-and-date of rival consoles. For example, ID Software’s Doom: The Dark Ages is launched on PlayStation 5 at the same time as Xbox Series X and S and PC. The PS5 version of machine games’ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set for this spring.
“I want everyone to play on Xbox and it means more of our games sent on more platforms, not just PlayStation – we love the work we do with Nintendo, we love what we do with Valve on Steam, and That is if we continue, we will continue to do more of it, “Spencer added.
“Because what we have learned, the games are paramount. Make sure the games can be as great as they can. We love the experience on our own hardware, our own platform. But our games will undoubtedly appear in more and more places. “
Microsoft is not the only game maker who is reportedly set to release titles for Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix is reportedly ready to release Final Fantasy 7 Remake on switch 2 in 2025 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in 2026. Konami is said to be a switch 2 -port prepared Metal gear Solid DeltaWhat comes out this year at a certain moment. And can Hollow Knight: Silksong finally rise again on Nintendo Switch 2?
Ubisoft is reportedly prepared a port of Assassin’s Creed Mirage for the start window of the Switch 2. The coming Assassin’s Creed ShadowsCurrently only for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S and PC is also said to also come to Switch 2, although at a later time outside the starting window.
Other Ubisoft ports reportedly contain games from the division series and Rainbow Six Siege. The Mario + Rabbids games are reportedly also coming to Switch 2, possibly in a single package, which would not be a surprise in view of the Nintendo Link and Previous comments from Ubisoft Boss Yves Guillemot.
French video game and accessory maker Nacon was the first external publisher to go on the record and said it makes games for Nintendo Switch 2, which expands it between April and September this year. Nacon publishes people like Greedfall 2, Test Drive Unlimited and Robocop: Rogue City.
Nintendo is set to keep a switch 2 immediately in April. Hopefully we will know more.
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