The rumors about the Nintendo Switch's successor - currently referred to as the Switch 2 - continue to pour in. These leaks and whispers paint an enticing picture of what could be Nintendo's next big leap in the gaming arena. In this ever-evolving landscape where Sony and Microsoft have been slugging it out with powerful current generation consoles, the world's oldest gaming company, Nintendo, continues to play a different game, focusing more on unique gameplay and experiences than raw power. But according to the latest rumors, the Switch 2 could combine the best of both worlds, offering both innovative features and considerable horsepower under the hood.
Renowned leaker, I'm a Hero Too, has been at the forefront of these leaks. According to this source, who has a history of accuracy, developer kits for the Switch 2 have been dispatched to game developers. One of the most jaw-dropping details from this treasure trove of information suggests that Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which originally came out on the PlayStation 4 in 2020 before receiving a graphical upgrade with its port on the PS5 and the PC, could not only make its way to the new console but might even run as smoothly as it does on the PlayStation 5.
Square Enix has reportedly already ported the game to the Switch 2 dev kit and it "looks and runs" like a PS5 game. Of course, we should temper enthusiasm with a dose of reality.
While the idea of a Nintendo console with PS5-level performance is a dream come true, the hardware will likely perform somewhere between the PS4 and PS5. Also, the leak didn't mention a specific resolution, which means we don't know how the Switch 2 will handle various graphical settings.