MultiVersus, despite doing many things right, has slowly started to fade out of the spotlight. Whether this is due to issues with hit boxes and balancing, a lack of additional stages to match the growing roster, or gamers simply moving on to other games, the massively successful title feels less prominent than it once was. However, expanding to a new audience with a Nintendo Switch port could be a great way to get eyes back on the game.
Though some Nintendo Switch players will remain content with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and its absurd roster, and many will be busy with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for the foreseeable future, the free-to-play nature of MultiVersus could help it thrive on the platform. No Switch port is currently confirmed, but hopefully, one is announced by Player First Games sooner rather than later.
MultiVersus Would Translate Perfectly To Switch
Much like how Fall Guys’ transitioned well to the Nintendo Switch, MultiVersus would likely do the same. While the game is not ugly by any means, its cartoony visual style means that it is not too demanding and runs well on any platform. As such, it would likely play fine on the Switch, lacking a bit of the visual fidelity seen on other platforms but being the same core experience overall. Hopefully, it would have decent load times, as this is one area where Fall Guys struggles on the Switch.
MultiVersus’ gameplay loop would also translate well to the pick up and play nature of Nintendo’s hybrid console. Being able to hop on for a handful of games to finish up daily challenges while on the go, or while laying around in bed, could be a huge benefit. With quick games being a defining trait of MultiVersus, it seems like it would be an ideal game for the Switch.
Cross-progression would be an important feature if Player First Games wanted to make a Switch version worthwhile, though. Being able to progress the battle pass on a PC or console and then continue to work through it on the Switch would be very convenient, but more importantly, players have already spent months working on battle passes and building up an array of cosmetics for their fighters. Asking existing players to rebuy outfits or unlock items again would be a mistake. Though the primary goal with a Switch port would be expanding the player base, it should not discourage returning players from making use of it too.
The Switch Version of MultiVersus Could Be a More Complete Package
Assuming that the hypothetical Switch version of MultiVersus comes later on instead of being a surprise drop that happens soon, it may not be available until after the game has exited its beta and is in a more complete state. MultiVersus has slowly been adding features like ranked play and a shop, and by the time the beta is finished, it could have a full suite of content. In turn, Switch users would have access to a larger roster and more features from the start.
Though the lacking power of the Nintendo Switch means that many games cannot run on the platform, those that can should not miss out on the opportunity. The Switch has been hugely successful for Nintendo despite its limited graphical capabilities, meaning there is a large, untapped audience for MultiVersus to reach. With a free-to-play model, Player First Games might just be able to win over some of the Smash Bros. crowd. Further, if cross-progression is present, the convenience of the Switch could push some lapsed players to hop back into the game for some more fights.
MultiVersus is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.