Prominent members of theOverwatch 2development team have stated that getting story PvE missions running on Nintendo Switch was a major “headache” for multiple reasons. The developers at Blizzard want to continue supportingOverwatch 2on Nintendo Switch despite the many challenges that come with developing for the platform.
Overwatch 2’sPvE missions were among one of the game’s most anticipated features alongsidethe canceled Hero mode. Although Hero mode is no longer coming toOverwatch 2, players can still experience the game’s story through PvE missions. Blizzard finally introduced PvE missions with the start of Season 6: Invasion, the largest update to date forOverwatch 2to date. The sixth season also brought several character adjustments, the new support hero Illari, and a new Battle Pass.
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GettingOverwatch 2’sstory PvE missionsto run on Nintendo Switch was “a big headache” according to Blizzard senior game designer Dylan Snyder and as reported by Dexerto. The development team wants to support the Nintendo Switch console, but Snyder notes that the console is the studio’s biggest bottleneck for performance while working on newOverwatch 2content such as PvE missions and PvP maps. However, Synder believes the Nintendo Switch is “almost a nice bottleneck to have” since developing for the console ensures that content will run well on other platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Moreover, new tools and systems were created at Blizzard to ensure memory is cleaned up efficiently in PvE and PvP content across all versions.
Another limitation that Blizzard faced whiledevelopingOverwatch 2PvE contentfor Nintendo Switch involved audio files according to Blizzard audio and technical narrative director Scott Lawlor. If the Nintendo Switch console struggled to run the game, audio would be scaled back to accommodate for overall performance. Although audio tuning needed to be careful and precise, Lawlor believes the final result turned out very well.
Overwatch 2’sNintendo Switch version is a major development feat for Blizzard, allowing fans to enjoy the new PvE and PvP shooter comfortably in handheld mode. Developers may have had some challenges and setbacks while working on this particular version, but the end result ensures that more players may try outOverwatch 2without needing to buy another console.
TheOverwatch 2Season 6: Invasion Bundleis currently available now for $15 featuring three story PvE missions. Season 6 is expected to last until mid-October, so fans have plenty of time to level up the Battle Pass and earn some enticing rewards.
Overwatch 2is available now for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
