Steep was one of the first third-party games to be confirmed for Switch release but Ubisoft has been curiously reluctant to talk about the Nintendo version of its snow-based sports title since then, which has led to some speculation that the porting process isn't going as smoothly as anticipated.
However, game director Arnaud Ragot has reaffirmed Ubisoft's commitment to bringing Steep to Switch, although he does add that Steep: Road the the Olympics is the main focus of the team:
It's still planned, it's still something we have in our mind and are focusing on, but today our focus is really on releasing the expansion, and it will come to Switch one day.
Do you think we'll ever see Steep on Switch? Ragot's comments are encouraging but we can imagine after a point Ubisoft might simply give up if the porting process is proving to be too hard. Let us know what you think by posting a comment.
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That statement really gives a person confidence.
Does anybody still care though?
We've got time. They need to get the expansion out so that the version we get includes everything.
The only way my interest could be deferred is if they do not include an off-line mode, given it's a portable system. As long as they ensure we can play the game off line I am 100% all in. Fail to include an offline mode, and chances of me buying this are game instantly slashed in half.
I'll get it if it's no more than €20 at launch.
It's a fun game to chill out in and play for a few minutes/hours every so often, so I really hope the Switch version eventually releases (I don't mind if it takes a while) and doesn't get cancelled. People need to stop being so pessimistic about everything.
I don't think it coming unfortunately. Was really hoping this would release in 2017 with all the DLC included. Shame.
It's on their mind? As in, not actually being actively worked on anymore? Well... that doesn't sound good.
I'd have bought it back when the Switch came out, but I've got lots of other options now. I would probably pick it up for Switch if it were cheap enough, but certainly not at full price.
Sounds like a another Project Cars scenario to me.
I just think the team behind it are so small they can't do the expansion and Switch port all at once so they have to prioritise.
At the same time I doubt Ubi are that bothered to give the Switch version to a different team to port as it's not exactly the hottest seller.
That statement says a lot. "Ubisoft is still bringing the game to Switch. But we don't care a lot for the Switch as we like to bring our games to PS and Xbox."
Thumbs Up for Ubisoft to make sure to disappoint the Nintendo Supporters!
Haha, so they're focusing on it, but really focusing on something else?
@datamonkey you are probably right. team is stretched and they just don't have the man power to work on all versions.
If they managed to get the switch version out with the new DLC expansion I feel it would have had chance to do well.
I'm waiting to get it on switch 😀 If it does get cancelled I'll just get it on PS4 though!
But I'm not in a massive rush for it atm cause I've got plenty of games to play right now and plenty more to get before the year is up 😀
I don't want to sound too negative, but this game really hasn't had me "Amped".
For it's sometimes wierd physics my favorite best snowboarding game (not tony hawk SSX unrealistic) is this Amped 2 (xbox):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG2WjxIShrw
I really hope that it will still be released on Switch, either that or nothing...
I just wish Nintendo would make another 1080 and Wave Race, those were amazing games!
To be honest it's no great loss. There are plenty of other ways Ubisoft can show support for the Switch than with a year old game that didn't get great reviews and certainly didn't sell all too well either.
"We're thinking about it, but really doing something else"
It didn't review amazingly either.
http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/steep 71%
Plus I thought I heard that this needs the player to be always online? Maybe I'm wrong. That would be an issue on Switch. I, also, heard they've been struggling with the port. Given how other 3rd party efforts have been gimped, this could be a hot mess if it ever sees a release. Not to mention it's already over 10 months later than on the other platforms, where it's now half price. This will be full price on Switch and may not include the DLC.
@kobashi100 yeah definitely. Like you say hopefully the Switch version will come with DLC when it is ready!
To me this is the classic case of bring a game late, with an already low player base, probably with no marketing and at full price. The game doesn't sell well, they blame the console and no more Ubisoft franchise games. I would rather have any Tom Clancy franchise or even AC over this.
As I've said before, Ubisoft should ditch this and focus on getting Switch fans the 2 South Park RPG's. It is downright moronic that they still haven't even been announced for the Switch as they would be a PERFECT fit for the console and I highly doubt that they would be hard to port. The ability for many major 3rd party's to shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to Nintendo consoles is staggering. Really Ubisoft, why are you even wasting time/committing resources to this project seeing as no one was even asking for it while current games like South Park are practically begging to be one the system? Wake up, freaking Bethesda is crushing you when it comes to Switch support (that's a phrase I never though I would be uttering, especially in 2017, lol).
Just do it.
Yeah, it's not coming out on the Switch. Not that it'll be a big miss from what I've played.
Let`s have faith...
And im still interested.
@TreonsRealm Actually Ubisoft can't release some of their amazing games on the Switch because they DO NOT KNOW how to optimize them. After every release their games have troubles.
I too want to see some Assassin's Creed on the switch but Ubi are just unable to make them run on the system. That is why the other consoles are technically more powerful ... so Ubisoft could release at least some games.
That is why I place my hope in Bethesda and they will get my money!!!
@G0dlike: I was looking forward to strapping on the squirrel suit and flying down the mountain, so this is disappointing to me (and the itty bitty minority I likely belong to).
But Ubisoft, meh, not my favorite developer and that quote is just laughable. More amateur hour from them....
It's on their mind (so it's not being worked on then) and they're focusing on it (ah it is being worked on then) but not today as they're focusing on something else. (OK,just shut up).
Lost any interest in this after trying it on the PS4, did not like it at all. Made me miss things like 1080, SSX and PilotWings.
And this will be full price plus switch tax and less content if it finally does release? No thanks Ubi.
Still "planned", like have they even started?
@Paperboy
They're obviously not using a depth of field shader. The switch version is actually way off in the background but is in just as sharp focus as the update which is front and centre.
Don't care one way or another. My wishlist is getting longer every week. I'd imagine this will finally come out next winter, I'll wait for reviews and take it from here....now I'm going to play some more splendid Golf Story
It will come one day... as in next year? What does that mean?
@BionicDodo
Ah, well that makes sense
This game actually influenced my purchase of a switch. I still want it.
GET IT OUT UBISOFT.
Get a copy of watchdogs 1 out on switch while youre at it Ubisoft. That ran on ps3 and 360 right?
Ubisoft should just cancel this game. Nobody cares anymore.
I didn't buy it for the PS4 last year when it came out, I'm not planning on buying it for the Switch a year from now.
I question WHY? Why this game? Did it sell on the other systems enough to warrant a Switch version? Out of all their games, this is the one they are still planning on bringing to the Switch??? I don't get it. The prospect of playing this locally with friends/family sounds cool, but how many friends/family do I actually think would buy this game? Not many, if any!
Whenever it shows up I'll plunk down my coins. If ubi wants to port for honor and allow for a offline mode I'll be ok.
PFFF! Yeah right!
"It's in our minds and we focus on it"
"But we REALLY focus on-"
That makes the first bit sound slightly less... focused.
But hey, it'll be a welcome game if it does eventually arrive.
...don't make announcements when you know you can't do it. Too many publishers fall into this category. IF the game does come out many people would have moved on. Followed by the published wondering why it did sell and never release another game on the system. To tell you the truth, I don't care about the game.
Well hopefully they'll keep their promise. We definitely need more high class AAA games on the Switch.
I still care about it. It’s a little disappointing but I’ll have plenty to play while I wait. I like Ubisoft and want to support them on Switch. I did on Wii U.
@TreonsRealm agreed forget this game I can't see the demand being there. South Park however, I'd be all over that!
I smell another Project CARS-type disappointment.
I think it is delayed for timing and lining it up with the Winter Olympics buzz to be honest. Releasing now and then the Olympics dlc coming later for other consoles would be rather inefficient on the old publicity budget.
If they released it as a special edition with the DLC people would probably buy it. I think it comes early 2018. I don't think it drops this year like Nintendo said when the Switch launched. I could be proven wrong, however.
While I do want to play this on Switch, this statement basically says "We care about getting this game finished, but we really don't"
I was interested at first but honestly this has taken far too long
@G0dlike Suprising, some of us do. Although it had been more than annoying to have little to no info about its progress
'Will come to Switch one day'.
Just like I'll maybe turn up for work one day.
Or the mail might arrive one day.
Or that blood donation will arrive at the hospital 'one day'.
I love this guy's professional integrity. He must be incredibly efficient.
Because of that statement- I won't buy it.
Well done man! Keep up the good work!
@tourjeff Wave Race on Switch is the stuff of dreams. The graphics on the Gamecube version still look gorgeous today. You have no idea how excited I would be if Wave Race for Switch was announced.
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