Back in 2013, THQ Nordic acquired the rights to classic PC hack 'n' slasher Titan Quest with the aim to update its multiplayer and give the whole game a fresh makeover. Well, now it turns out all that mythical monster hunting mayhem is coming to Nintendo Switch, alongside a raft of other console platforms in 2018.
Both the PS4 and Xbox One versions will launch 20 March 2018, with the publisher promising a portable, Nintendo-based incarnation in the future. "The version for Nintendo Switch is in development and will be released (insert drumroll) when it is done," it tentatively reveals. THQ Nordic, you tease.
The announcement comes soon after US-based rental service Gamefly accidentally revealed Titan Quest's imminent console ports. Oops! Still, with plenty of positive feedback to its ongoing beta on PC, we're very excited for a chance to hunt mythical beasts from Ancient Greece and beyond on Switch.
Are there any PC games you'd love to see make the ol' Switch-eroony? Go on, drop us a comment or two.
[source twitter.com]
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Oh wow. Can't wait for this one!
So happy to hear that! I'm really glad that the Switch is getting such good games. Yes they're old, but they are classics and having them on the go makes them worth revisiting
Huge ARPG with tons of replay value - whats not to like. One more reason to own Switch. Its encouraging to see all that third party support.
The question is will this be the Anniversary edition or new edition that will include the latest expansion Ragnarok.
This and if the game will have physical release. If those 2 requirements are met this is day one buy for me!
Maybe get ambitious and ask for a Divinity Original Sin 2 port?
@geox30 IMO a Pillars of Eternity port is more likely and more possible.
@Axlroselm
Probably, but we got Doom out of nowhere, so why not? There are news of Wasteland 2 coming as well.
This writer sure loves inserting drum rolls...
@yeayeanaynay
And Diablo III.
The original one was addicting; on the go would be amazing.
Although heard the final boss was a disappointment.
After the debacle that was WWE it doesn't surprise me that the Switch version is taking longer. Companies around the globe seem to be rushing to get their games on Switch, which is good, without really knowing how to, which is bad.
Played this and half the sequel back in the day, really enjoyed it - never played any Diablo - and if they can make couch co-op I'd talk my kids into it.
Have not played this game. 2-6 player co-op sounds amazing for the Switch!
Neat, hope this is a reasonable price for an 11-year old game though.
I'll buy it for the right price. I enjoy a bit of these types of games. It is multiplayer correct?
@geox30 That's the real question. I'd take the first one also if we can't have the second.
Hey THQ Nordic...WTF happened to Battle Chasers Nightwar for the Switch?
With it being THQ Nordic, I'm not expecting it anytime "soon". The PS4/One versions are still 4 months off so we'll likely be waiting 6 months to a year for the Switch version.
Wow, glad to hear that. In fact, I am current halfway thru. the new Ragnorak DLC. Day 1 purchase for me.
@FantasiaWHT I think I read that it will cost £26.99/$29.99 on Xbox and PS4. No price mentioned for Switch.
I guess time will tell. But I am worried about those releases since I would like to go ALL physical just like with my 3DS.
Just put the WHOLE adventure with ALL Expansions on one cart PLEASE!!!
Well now! I heard a lot of good things about it back then, but never found the time to play it. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Yay! Sort of. The wait is going to be unbearable. I've already lost interest in Battle Chasers Night War because of the wait, I hope the same doesn't happen here.
There are a few PC games I'd love to see get the Switch treatment. Euro Truck Simulator/American Truck Simulator would be rad, especially if they included the no-traffic mod. City of Brass would be a nice one for on-the-go play, as would Slay the Spire, but both of those are in Early Access, so even dreaming about a port right now is futile. Oh, and theHunter: Call of the Wild (or any hunting game really) would be nice as well.
Sadly, it doesn't seem like the Titan Quest port will include the recently released expansion That's unfortunate.
Novel idea here, but how about releasing all the versions at the same time? You do want the game to do the best on all formats right? Not just the ones out where others suffer due to impatience?
As long as it comes out and as long as it is stable I'm in. No way I'm playing this except PC and Switch.
@ermzzz "Sadly, it doesn't seem like the Titan Quest port will include the recently released expansion That's unfortunate." Those are official news?
Yay! I'm a big TQ fan and getting it on Switch is beautiful.
Other PC games I'd love to see on Switch: Divinity, Path of Exile, OwlBoy, Tokyo42, and Pillars of Eternity. Let's throw in KOTOR, because Star Wars needs to have good games again and Switch should have a Star Wars game.
Grim Dawn would be cool.
@Zuljaras Yup. According to the announcement post, it "Contains Titan Quest and Immortal Throne", no mention of Ragnarok. I'm willing to bet they'll make it available as paid DLC at some point, though.
https://www.thqnordic.com/article/titan-quest-coming-all-current-gen-console-platforms-2018
So just like Battlechasers, THQ Nordic is F'ing over Switch owners with an undated delay?
SOLD!
@BraveFencerZan Owlboys on its way already so can scratch that one off the list.
Looks like a great game but bet this will come out way way later and be more expensive to boot. Which will suck. Hope I am wrong though as this is right up my gaming taste alley.
This is really cool...Im not sure though. I played the heck out of it when it first came out.. .not sure I need to go back. Great game for those that havent played though.
@ermzzz well that suxxx! At least hope for physical copy.
Oh, that's awesome, I loved this game on PC! It was almost like a bigger DiabloII with worse multiplayer back in its Sierra-owned days. I played it a lot. Getting TQ on Switch is a huge surprise!
@Mando44646 I imagine they hadn't decided to support Switch until they saw how successful it is and then decided to support it well into development. That's a fair policy. "Oh, Switch is a thing....think we should put our game on it? Sure! It'll take a while since we haven't started yet...." I don't mind them having a "when it's done" policy. In fact I loudly applaud it. The opposite is what 2K has done with WWE, L.A. Noire, and NBA.
Does it have local co-op with single Joy-Con? That would be awesome.
Ports of great games vs. yearly numbered sequels of used to be great games... no wonder why my PS4 hasn’t been turned on since march 3, 2017
@XenoShaun Looking like its £10 more for a later Switch port. Thanks THQ Nordic.
If Titan Quest Switch comes with Co-op then I'm down.
I have this nonsense on my Steam account. Putting it on the switch does not make it anymore relevant - just another old port on the Switch.
Give us Fade to Silence or Dqrksiders 3 - or simply concentrate on getting BattleChasers out.
I'm interested in Greek Mythology and Diablo type games so this definitely got my interest.
@Juma009 "Hey THQ Nordic...WTF happened to Battle Chasers Nightwar for the Switch?"
I'm a Kickstarter backer. The last update made it sound like they're close but probably February at the earliest. I'm eager for it too.
As long as they impliment same system co-op like Diablo 3 then yes it is welcome.
@Zuljaras Um, i knoe this is a late reply, but yes! its physical here, ( atleast in canada) so...it should be over there in the states. The switch looks pretty good, defo updated, but i have no idea what edition it is..purhaps its a mix! like skyrim was..
Hopefully, the expansions will be available afterward
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