Since its release, the Nintendo Switch 2 catalog has remained fairly sparse. Players are naturally on the lookout for the slightest new feature. So when it concerns a highly acclaimed game, it's even more important to them. A statement has completely dashed some hopes.
This huge game on Nintendo Switch 2?
Since its explosive launch on PC, Stellar Blade has been on everyone's lips. Between impressive sales figures and constant buzz on social media, the Shift Up title crystallizes expectations and sometimes even fantasies. The latest: a rumor suggesting its upcoming arrival on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's newly launched console. The news spread quickly, prompting a direct reaction from the Korean studio.
It all started with an article published by the Korean website Playforum, citing a statement from Shift Up that allegedly suggested a port of Stellar Blade to Nintendo Switch 2 was in the pipeline. Spread across many online circles, this rumor immediately resonated with players eager to see the game's spectacular action arrive on Nintendo's hybrid console. Faced with the scale of the information, the studio quickly took the lead.
In an official exchange with Playforum, Shift Up wanted to rectify the situation:
"Nothing has been confirmed regarding development on Nintendo Switch 2," said a studio representative.
A sentence that puts an end to the speculation, at least for the moment. The studio did not seek to maintain doubt: there is no official announcement related to a port of the game to the new Nintendo Switch 2. This quick clarification shows how closely scrutinized Stellar Blade has become, even in its home country. The fact that the studio took the time to speak directly to a local media outlet like Playforum also demonstrates its seriousness in managing its communications.
A context conducive to expectations
The misunderstanding is all the more understandable given the game's string of successes. On PC, Stellar Blade has surpassed the million copies sold mark in just three days, with a peak of nearly 190,000 concurrent players on Steam and overwhelmingly positive reviews. In this context, every rumor seems plausible, especially when it comes to a console as high-profile as the Nintendo Switch 2.
It must also be recognized that Nintendo's technical ambitions with this new machine revive the possibility of previously unthinkable ports. For some players, seeing Stellar Blade run on Switch 2 no longer seems so unrealistic.
Source: PlayForum
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