As anticipation builds for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 release this week, debates swirl around its technical potential. The hybrid console reportedly targets 120FPS gameplay in portable mode and 4K/60FPS when docked, with major titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Cyberpunk 2077 reportedly undergoing optimization for the platform.
During a discussion with Koei Tecmo regarding their launch title NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition, developers revealed performance hurdles. Game director Michi Ryu explained to Wccftech:
While we initially aimed for 4K/60FPS, resource demands proved too extreme when rendering the detailed Japanese landscape. Stabilizing performance necessitated reducing targets to 1080P@30FPS. NVIDIA DLSS wasn’t implemented. We hope future projects might revisit higher visual benchmarks.
Interestingly, the PC version’s requirements suggest relatively modest demands:
- OS: 64-bit Windows 10/11
- CPU: Core i7-3770 (Win10) or i3-8350K (Win11)
- RAM: 8GB
- GPU: GTX 1060 (6GB) or RX 580 (8GB)
- DX: Version 11
- Storage: 25GB
- Display: 1080p minimum
Despite these technical compromises, Ryu emphasized visual upgrades for Switch 2 users:
The hardware leap brings striking environmental details – realistic water, terrain, and atmospheric effects that deepen immersion. Portable play now delivers desktop-level visuals. Enhanced controls through Joy-Con 2 mouse support and USB peripherals, plus previously Asia-exclusive content, further enrich the experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 arrives in retail on June 5. Explore our comprehensive launch analysis for additional details.