A The Division 2 Switch release is something fans are clamoring for. It seems like a huge question whenever a game comes out is when the Switch release date is going to be. People obviously love the portability of Nintendo’s console, but it lacks the horsepower to run many of today’s biggest games. However, many studios have been able to work some magic to fit their AAA productions on the Switch.
So what’s the story with a The Division 2 Switch release? We’ll tell you all we know below.
Is The Division 2 coming to Nintendo Switch?
The first game in the series didn’t make it onto Switch. That’s not surprising since it was released before the Switch hit the market. Concerning The Division 2, though, things are a bit murkier.
As far as we’ve seen, Ubisoft hasn’t flat out denied that The Division 2 will ever come to Nintendo Switch. However, seeing as it has had performance issues at launch for at least one platform, we’re skeptical it’ll ever run smooth enough on the Switch to be an enjoyable experience.
We have seen a game using the same engine as The Division 2 on Switch, though. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle uses the Snowdrop Engine and performs rather well on the console. Of course, on paper Mario + Rabbids and The Division 2 are apples and oranges, but at least there’s a precedent for the engine being compatible with the Switch.
As it stands, if The Division 2 were to come to Nintendo Switch it would more than likely be in some sort of cloud version. That would bypass the need to optimize the game for the Switch, a task that is likely to be herculean. Instead, it could just stream to the handheld and actually be run on a cloud server. Although there are latency issues that come with that method, it would likely be preferable to the low framerate and resolution that would come with a native Switch version of the game.
Tom Clancy Franchise Tour
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The Division 2 and the best and worst Tom Clancy franchises
Due to a set of circumstances only possible in our industry, the Tom Clancy name has been all over gaming. It's the first name in tactical shooters and one of Ubisoft's most valuable franchises. However, it's not all sunshine and roses. Here is the history of The Clance in video game form. -
The Hunt for Red October
In the late '80s, one of the prominent genres on home PCs were tense strategy games. Since graphics hadn't evolved as of yet, games, where you played in the theater of the mind, dominated the landscape. What better subject than the tense thrillers of Tom Clancy for these types of experiences? -
The Sum of All Fears
In 1996, Tom Clancy co-founded Red Storm Entertainment after seeing these early successes. Ubisoft subsequently purchased the studio in 2000 after establishing a working relationship with them. Ubisoft then purchased the Tom Clancy name outright for use in video games in 2006. By then, games tying into Clancy's movie successes just weren't enough. -
Rainbow Six
Originally based on one of Clancy's novels, the Rainbow Six series encompasses 17 distinct releases across multiple platforms. Each game features tactical first-person shooting and aspires to be a military simulation. This style peaked with a pair of Vegas titles released on Xbox 360. -
Rainbow Six Siege
After spending several years developing a follow-up to Vegas entittled Patriots, Ubisoft went a different way. Rainbow Six Siege is a multiplayer-focused endeavor with Overwatch-style heroes as its operatives. Although it started off on the wrong foot, constant improvements have made it one of the most popular shooters going. -
Ghost Recon
The second set of Clancy tactical shooters, Ghost Recon differentiates itself with its third-person gameplay and its large outdoor environments. There have been fourteen Ghost Recon releases, ranging from the modern day to the near future. Most recently, Ghost Recon took a turn into the open world with Wildlands. -
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
A subsection of Ghost Recon, "GRAW" was one of the standout games around the Xbox 360 launch. Combining the tactics the series is known for with then-futuristic technology made for a great combination. Ubisoft would revisit the idea with a direct sequel and Future Soldier in 2012. -
Splinter Cell
Splinter Cell's Sam Fisher might have been in the running as an Xbox mascot back in the good old days. A stealth action series to rival Metal Gear, Sam's adventures are classics, particularly the original trilogy. The latest in the series was Blacklist in 2013, although there have been hints that Sam might drop in again any day now. -
EndWar
Taking Tom Clancy back to full on tactics, 2008's EndWar promoted itself on its voice-operated commands. You could control the entire game with a headset, although some reviewers found that to be difficult to achieve. A sequel started development but never saw the light of day. There was a free-to-play follow-up planned but it was canceled. -
H.A.W.X.
An arcade flying game taking place in the timeline of Advanced Warfighter, H.A.W.X. is a weird fit in the Tom Clancy timeline. Two games were released in 2009 and 2010, both receiving mixed to positive reviews. A seeming stopgap in the industry while Ace Combat slumbered, this is one name we probably won't be seeing again. -
The Division
The latest Tom Clancy joint, The Division takes the gameplay structure of Destiny and brings it down to Earth. Literally. This loot shooter doesn't quite have the tactical gameplay of past titles bearing Mr. Clancy's name, but it does have the squad controls and the storyline that attempts to match his most engaging works of fiction. Well, it doesn't have great storytelling techniques but at least it has the look and feel of a Clancy game.
