Marvel Rivals, the free-to-player hero shooter from NetEase (NTES), is available on Sony’s (SONY) PlayStation 5, Microsoft’s (MSFT) Xbox Series X, and PC, but is absent from Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Switch. NetEase said Nintendo’s handheld/home console hybrid isn’t where hero shooters thrive and noted the company’s spotty track record with online play. Power may also be an issue as the Nintendo Switch might lack the raw strength to warrant a port of the game. However, that could change with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2.
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According to recent rumors, NetEase is working on a version of Marvel Rivals that will play on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the Switch 2 won’t be as powerful as a PS5 or Seris X, reports claim it will be comparable to a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro. Marvel Rivals isn’t available on those consoles either, but that’s probably because the PS5 is Sony’s latest console and not the lack of power from PS4/Pro.
When Will Marvel Rivals Release on the Nintendo Switch 2?
While it’s unclear if Marvel Rivals will release on the Switch 2, that hasn’t stopped rumors from spreading about a launch date. The same source of the rumors claiming the game will come to Switch successor also provides insight into a release window. However, they only note that NetEase doesn’t have a version of Marvel Rivals ready for the Switch 2’s launch.
It makes sense that NetEase would want to release Marvel Rivals on the Switch 2. The original Switch was a sales powerhouse with 146.04 million units shipped as of Sept. 30, 2024. This makes it the second-best-selling home console in history behind the PlayStation 2. It’s also the second-best-selling handheld console behind the Nintendo DS. Experts predict the Switch 2 could outdo these numbers, explaining why developers are excited about its release.
Is NTES Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, the analysts’ consensus rating for NTES stock is Strong Buy based on eight Buy and one Sell ratings over the last three months. With that comes an average price target of $111.72 with a high forecast of $125.50 and a low forecast of $82. This represents a potential 8.65% upside for NTES shares.
