Blizzard's action-RPG Diablo 4 is reportedly slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 around September 15, according to a leak from Dealabs Magazine. The title, which launched three years ago on other platforms, is expected to cost $70 for the Switch 2 version, though it remains unclear if this iteration will include the recent Lord of Hatred expansion. The prospect of playing the popular game on a handheld device is notable, especially given past comments from former franchise head Rod Fergusson, who acknowledged the Switch 2's performance capabilities but also pointed to challenges with live-service games on Nintendo's platform.
However, not all major titles are expected to arrive smoothly. Developers of the upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 recently stated that porting the game to the Switch 2 presents a "big technical challenge." They cited unsupported Unreal Engine 5 features as a primary obstacle, suggesting that significant development time will be required to overcome these issues. This contrasts with the reported progress for Diablo 4, indicating varied levels of difficulty in bringing ambitious games to Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
Other ports to the Switch 2 are also experiencing varied timelines. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, initially anticipated last year, is now scheduled for release next month. Meanwhile, a planned port of Borderlands 4 is currently on hold with no release date in sight, and a Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds is said to be in development with a potential announcement in the coming months. These differing trajectories highlight the complexities and potential delays involved in adapting major third-party titles for Nintendo's console.