During the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, we officially found out Blizzard's team-based hero shooter Overwatch Legendary Edition would be coming to the Switch on 15th October.
This announcement has re-raised questions about the possibility of Overwatch eventually receiving cross-play support, much like various other third-party multiplayer games such as Rocket League and Fortnite. Unfortunately, though, it doesn't look like anything will be changing in time for the release of the Switch version.
Blizzard provided Engadget with the following statement regarding cross-play:
We've seen how compelling cross-system play can be for our community, and we're excited about the potential. There's still a lot of work to do on both our side and the platforms' side to determine whether this is something that makes sense for Overwatch, and we're keeping an eye on how cross-play systems and technology develop.
So, it's definitely keeping an eye on how cross-play technology develops, but it has nothing to share right now. It means when the game does launch on Nintendo's hybrid platform next month, you'll be playing exclusively with fellow Switch Online subscribers.
Are you looking forward to playing Overwatch on your Switch? Leave a comment down below.
[source engadget.com]
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Let's hope it works! It would be a great option for expanding the player base.
Yes, it would make sense
Mmmmmm I’m not sure if it’s gonna be fair matchmaking Switch vs Consoles tho. Example in fortnite console players vs switch players is a nightmare and Epic decided move matchmaking with Switch players vs switch and mobile
I can see Switch x Xbox happening. But you will have to disable motion controls for that
I hope it does ..... or Hopefully at least cross progression cause I have some costumes that are only on my Xbox and not on my PC..... And Heaven knows if I'll ever get it on my switch account
As long as I'm not required to have to play pc players, cross play sounds good to me.
They would have to do something like Infinity Ward is doing with Modern Warfare, match input devices rather then consoles. That way you don't get a keyboard and mouse player dominating over a controller player.
I just wanna be able to carry over my unlocked cosmetics.
Honestly I don’t want Cross-Play for these games. It’s just so frustrating playing against mouse users when I’m using a controller, I hope more games match by input device.
When did not having crossplay ever made sense ?? I thought it would’ve been a given! Ugh now im thinking twice if im getting this. Price better be right.
@StarViruZ It all depends on how well Blizzard does with optimizing the Switch version. If it runs at 60 I see no reason not to implement crossplay.
@Xaessya is this a joke people really looking forward to this crap.
Usually I'd be for it, but in this case limiting it to just the Switch playerbase is probably a blessing. Overwatch has next to zero on-ramp for new players, and trying to start this game fresh on any of the other platform is like repeatedly slamming your face into concrete. At least that was my experience.
It is now official; all of the games I wanted ported to Switch are there. SKYRIM, DIABLO 3, DRAGON'S DOGMA, and finally OVERWATCH. I can now rest easy.
where's my Samus skin?
I think it’s a good idea to have everyone start fresh (no cross-play). This isn’t your standard run-n-gun FPS. Like the guy said a few posts above.
If you read between the lines, Blizzard is weary of opening the cross-play floodgates for multiple reasons.
Anyway, watch how fast the player base drops on Paladins come Oct.15th. Sorry Paladins. Cough cough, I mean Overwatch’s step brother...
It depends, does the game run at 60 frames? Motion control would need to be disabled, I’m worried about playing OW on WiFi btw. I absolutely needed LAN on PS4 to have a good time.
I'm fine with it if it doesn't, honestly. I wouldn't mind a less serious community on Switch.
@MasterGraveheart Indeed cross save / account is what we need, otherwise I won't even be bothered buying the Switch version.
I've never played this game and I would hate to have to play against experienced players and get my butt kicked every time upon spawning — it would be a real deal breaker — unless the game makes you play with people within your level range.
If crossplay does ever come, let it be after a while.
Yes, cross-play (and cross save/progression) would make sense (at least for consoles) and players want it.
Read " Blizzard checking whether cross-play investment is still worth while for this old game".
No doubt they have to pay a lot to Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft to have this function implemented.
@nessisonett Yeah, Paladins recently added it & match making has gotten even worse. You can opt out in the settings but they'll still randomly end up in your lobby at times.
well, i'll help ya. if you add crossplay, i'll buy it on switch. does that make enough sense?
I've played Overwatch a lot. You DO NOT want cross play. Consoles or PC.
@nessisonett
The game makes you play
There would obviously be an optional crossplay mode which you could never touch and be happy.
This is especially nice for people that have many friends on other platforms and would like to play with them even on the go.
Cross play with probably be good to keep the game alive though I'm not sure about the it being an even playing field if it's enabled.
Not supporting Overwatch though because the Devs are so arrogant.
Motion controls, and 30 fps vs 60 fps would be unfair.
Give me motion controls (splatoon 2 style, not doom style) and ill go head to head with mouse and keyboard players. I can’t see myself buying this game if it doesn’t have good motion controls and cross play, I already own it on PC and XBOX
Native voice chat?
@Tasuki This, would love to Cross Plat with my friend who plays PC.
@Xaessya unlikely. paladins definitely didn't do it and you'd piss off a very large userbase.
@StarViruZ It's PC players you gotta worry about.
I could see Nintendo and Xbox doing this because they have been working together on a lot of projects.
Well it’s confirmed OW will run 30fps at 900p docked, 720p portable with native voice chat
https://twitter.com/nazihfares/status/1169382622746873858?s=20
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