Summary
Ever since it came out in early access,Path of Exile 2has been at the forefront of many discussions regarding action RPGs, arguably overshadowingDiablo 4just a few months after the release of its first big expansion. While Vessel of Hatred was a mixed bag for some fans, mainly due to the fact that the campaign didn’t live up to the expectations of longtime players,Diablo 4’s Season 7 just started and it’s racking up some positivity and hype thanks to the extra loot and exploding frogs. On top of that, according to recent rumors,Diablo 4may have an ace up its sleeve when it comes to its race againstPath of Exile 2for the best ARPG.
Path of Exile 2’s 0.1.1 patchwas a game-changer and added many features that fans were vocal about, including the ability to overwrite Runes and other socketables in weapons and armor and the introduction of loot filters for consoles. In fact, before this update, it was much more frustrating to play the game on consoles due to the way trading works inPath of Exile 2. Still,Diablo 4was recently rumored to be a launch title for the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, which would be a big win for the Blizzard game.
Diablo 4 Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 Would Be The Win it Needs After Path of Exile 2’s Launch
Unless Grinding Gear Games kept it a secret due to the lack of officialnews regarding the Nintendo Switch 2until last week, it seems plausible that the upcoming console is not onPath of Exile 2’s radar for its early access period. Considering how complex the game can be, with intricacies for trading on console, it wouldn’t come as a surprise ifPath of Exile 2completely skipped the Switch 2 or only came out on Nintendo’s new console further down the line.
Instead, recent rumors state that there will be several games under the Microsoft umbrella on the Nintendo Switch 2, spanning from launch to shortly after. This list includesDiablo 4, and with theNintendo Switch 2’s mouse-like Joy-Cons, it wouldn’t be hard to believe the game is finally come to the Japanese handheld console. Furthermore,Diablo 4has been out for over one year, unlikePath of Exile 2, which just launched in early access last December, so it would make sense for Blizzard to have had enough time and resources to pour into a Nintendo Switch 2 port.
Why Diablo 4 on Nintendo Switch 2 Makes Sense Even Without Rumors
Even if the rumors don’t turn out to be true, it still seems like a logical progression forDiablo 4to launch on Nintendo Switch 2. This is becauseDiablo 3was and still is available on the regular Switch, whereasDiablo 4never was. The most likely reason for it is thatDiablo 4is more demanding from a technical standpoint, so the regular Switch’s hardware is enough for its predecessor, but not the sequel. However, with improved hardware and console power,Diablo 4could fit right at home on the Nintendo Switch 2, and it could make for a good launch title despite the game being already available on other consoles and PC.
At the very least,Diablo 4could beatPath of Exile 2to the punchwhen it comes to launching on the Nintendo Switch 2, and considering how Blizzard’s ARPG needs a win, this could be a great way to achieve it. Currently, Nintendo has confirmed June 08, 2025, as the next big date for the Switch 2. This is when the first Nintendo Direct about the console will take place, and if the company wants to keep its cards close to its chest regarding first-party launch titles, April could be a good time to confirm or debunk the rumors aboutDiablo 4being a launch title for the Switch 2. As such, fans should stay tuned, but it seems like a concrete possibility so far.
Diablo 4
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Diablo® IV is the ultimate action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish dungeons, and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or explore an expansive end game and shared world where players can meet in towns to trade, team up to battle world bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players – no lobbies necessary – with cross-play, cross-progression, and couch co-op on Xbox.This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards, and more looming on the horizon.
