The Nintendo Switch 2 is less than a week away, and there’s a whole lot for early adopters to sink their teeth into. Along withupgraded versions of Switch 1 classicsand an all-newMario Kart, Nintendo Switch 2 users will have a good handful of third-party titles to play at launch as well. But Ubisoft’sAssassin’s Creedfranchise won’t be joining the party.
While Ubisoft’sStar Wars Outlawsis coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in September, noAssassin’s Creedgames are officially confirmed to be heading to Nintendo’s next hybrid console. That needs to change, and there’s no better place to start than with the most recent entry in the long-running franchise,Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Why Assassin’s Creed Shadows Should Come to Nintendo Switch 2
It’s Been a While Since Nintendo Fans Got to Play an Assassin’s Creed
The original Nintendo Switch is home to a handful ofAssassin’s Creedgames, all of which were ported from previous consoles.Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio CollectionbringsAC2,Brotherhood, andRevelationstogether under one roof, whileAssassin’s Creed 3 RemasteredbringsConnor Kenway’s American adventureto a new generation of players.
The lastACcollection available on Nintendo Switch isAssassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection, which combinesAC: Black FlagandAC Rogueinto one seafaring package. When going by these games' original release dates, it technically means thatAssassin’s Creed Rogueis the last franchise entry that Nintendo users are able to play.
WhileAssassin’s Creed Odysseyisavailable on the Nintendo Switch via Cloud streaming, it’s only available in Japan. This means that Nintendo users outside of Japan haven’t had a newAssassin’s Creedexperience since a 2019 collection of games that were originally released in 2013 and 2014. It’s about time Nintendo fans were let loose on the last decade’s worth ofAssassin’s Creed.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Would Be an Ideal Nintendo Switch 2 Game
Assassin’s Creed Shadowsmay not be the most highly-regarded entry in the franchise, but it still earned a favorable reception from critics and many fans due to its engaging combat and beautifully-realized world.Assassin’s Creed Shadows' open-worldnature and story structure would pair wonderfully with Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld mode, as it’s best enjoyed in short bursts where players can really take their time.
The Switch 2 Seems Capable of Running Assassin’s Creed Shadows
But there’s one potential issue standing inAssassin’s Creed Shadows' way. TheSwitch 2’s hardwarestill needs to prove it’s up to the task.Elden Ring,Cyberpunk 2077,Civilization 7,Hogwarts Legacy, andStreet Fighter 6are just a handful of the technically-demanding games releasing on Switch 2 during its launch window.
The jury’s still out on whether the Switch 2 can handle them or not, but if it can, there’s a strong chance Ubisoft could get a relatively uncompromised version ofAssassin’s Creed Shadowsto work as well. It doesn’t need to look as pretty as its PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X counterparts, but it can’t be anotherMortal Kombat 1on the Switch situation.
