The gaming world is abuzz with the announcement of a sequel to SMITE, the popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game that has garnered a substantial player base across various platforms. This new revelation has set the stage for speculation and excitement about the potential platforms that the sequel will grace. Unfortunately for Nintendo Switch users, the prospects of the SMITE sequel launching on their beloved console seem uncertain.
The developers behind SMITE, Titan Forge Games, have voiced their concerns regarding the capability of the Nintendo Switch to handle the upcoming sequel. In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, the question of whether the MOBA sequel would find its way onto the Switch was met with a hesitant response. The team highlighted the Switch's "power level" and the sequel's minimum specs as areas of concern, casting doubt on their ability to deliver a satisfactory experience for those playing on the current Switch model.
"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," a representative from Titan Forge Games stated. This suggests that the new SMITE is likely to demand more from hardware than what the current Switch iteration can offer.
Despite these concerns, there is a glimmer of hope for Nintendo fans. The developers have expressed that they remain "open" to the idea of releasing the sequel on future platforms, including any potential successor to the Switch that Nintendo may announce. Given that rumors have circulated on the Internet about a more powerful version of the Switch, often referred to colloquially as the "Switch 2," this opens the possibility for SMITE's return to a Nintendo console—should such hardware come to fruition.
Titan Forge Games has shown a commitment to making the game accessible on platforms where it can perform up to standards. "Smite’s been everywhere we can possibly get it to run well, and I would expect that to continue with Smite 2. We're just not sure we'd be able to get it running well on Switch 1, unfortunately," they added.
For now, Switch gamers who have grown fond of SMITE will need to cling to the original version of the game. It continues to be available as a free download on the Nintendo eShop, offering a rich battle experience among deities from various mythologies. As players enjoy the existing title, they can engage in discussions and debates about what the inevitable evolution of the Nintendo Switch might look like and whether it will provide a home for the eagerly awaited sequel to SMITE.
As a way to engage with the SMITE community and share a closer look at the gaming experience, here is a video featuring gameplay from the original title:
