Xbox games for Switch 2 'expected' soon ahead of rumoured Nintendo Direct
Microsoft has repeatedly stated its intention to support the Nintendo Switch 2, most recently in April, but it still hasn't announced so much as a single game for the system.
Various Xbox titles have made their way over to the original Switch, such as Ori And The Blind Forest and Grounded, but Microsoft is one of the few publishers who didn't have anything ready for the Switch 2's launch or confirmed for later.
While it's unclear why – perhaps Nintendo didn't trust them with a devkit, given how many leaks emanate from Microsoft – a report claims Xbox execs will officially unveil Switch 2 support very soon.
According to a report on The Game Business, discussing the success of Forza Horizon 5 on PlayStation 5, 'Xbox is expected to announce more game ports to other platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, in the coming weeks'.
While it's unclear what exactly this might be referring to, the 'coming weeks' implies insider knowledge is at play.
If true, the obvious place to announce Switch 2 ports would be the next Nintendo Direct, which is rumoured to take place sometime next week. A bunch of other third party titles look likely to be announced too, including a port of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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Unless Microsoft chooses to post these announcements randomly, another possibility is Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19 or perhaps the Tokyo Game Show in September. Although in both cases a new Nintendo Direct is more likely. More Trending
As for what ports could be announced, PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator have been rumoured for some time. Starfield on PlayStation 5 feels inevitable too, considering how well Forza Horizon 5 has sold on the platform.
We might see ports of Grounded 2 announced for both systems too, considering the first game came to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. At this point, with Microsoft's current strategy, nothing is off the table.
Microsoft is set to launch Gears Of War: Reloaded across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC simultaneously on August 26. Before that, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will hit Sony's console on August 12, 2025. It's not clear why Gears Of War, in particular, has not been announced for Switch 2, as it's only a remaster.
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