Nintendo Switch rumored to add ‘Overwatch’ into its lineup, but ‘Diablo 3’ producer said it will be challenging

The Nintendo Switch has always prided itself by being fluid and accommodating, alternating from a hand-held device to something that you can enjoy on your brand new screen. Its other strengths also revolved around playing titles that were previously only enjoyable on PC, PS4, or Xbox.

So when a Nintendo Switch pouch that has an “Overwatch” theme was leaked recently, some people within the gaming community were wondering whether or not the squad-based shooter is indeed coming in the platform. As of this writing, Blizzard or Nintendo have yet to announce anything, so it’s best to maintain a healthy dose of skepticism for now.

However, “Diablo 3” producer Pete Stilwell did say that adding “Overwatch” in the Nintendo Switch is “feasible.” But he did say that the task isn’t going to be a walk in the park, CNET reported.

Nintendo Switch adding Overwatch will be challenging

“Getting [Overwatch] on the [Nintendo] Switch is very challenging for us. But we're always open-minded about exploring possible platforms,” Stilwell said.

The problem here is that Nintendo Switch players should be separated from those using Xbox and PS4 since the latter group would undoubtedly have a huge advantage in aiming and other aspects. Be that as it may, there is a possibility that “Overwatch” will make its way into the nascent platform judging by Activision/Blizzard’s current lineup, Forbes reported.

With the exception of releasing “Modern Warfare,” “Sekiro” and “World of Warcraft Classic,” the studio doesn’t have other huge titles that are slated to add coins into its coffers. Having “Overwatch” hop to the Nintendo Switch could shore up some of that financial stasis. But again, Stilwell’s statement suggests that if that were to happen, it’s unlikely that it will occur this year.

Nintendo Switch will no longer feature Xbox exclusives in the future

Meanwhile, Microsoft confirmed that there would be no more Xbox exclusives titles that will be ported to the Nintendo Switch. Xbox and Nintendo have been collaborating in the past 12 months that resulted in “Cuphead” and “Ori and the Blind Forest” dashing their way into the portable console.

Hopes were high that the partnership would yield more Xbox exclusives coming to the Nintendo Switch, but those hopes have been shut down. Fortunately, Nintendo itself has a lot of titles line up to keep the Switch player base contended, the most anticipated of which is the sequel title for “Breath of the Wild.”