Hardware upgrades to the Nintendo Switch 2 over the previous generation's console have earned some major praise from Civilization 7 executive producer Dennis Shirk. The longtime Firaxis Games developer seems excited for players to try out his game on the Switch 2, likening its graphics and performance on the upcoming console to that of a mid-tier PC.
Civilization 7 was confirmed for the Switch 2 during the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2. Originally launching for multiple platforms, including the original Nintendo Switch, in February, the latest entry in the 4X strategy series added a lot of new features, like a revamped Ages mechanic and the ability to mix-and-match civilizations and leaders.
A premature retailer listing seemingly confirms another Nintendo Switch 2 launch title—which won't cost anywhere close to $80.
The upcoming launch of the new console provides a lot of benefits in the eyes of Shirk, who has spent the last 20 years with Firaxis Games. That's not surprising, considering a report that the inclusion of Nvidia's Tegra chip gives Switch 2 10 times the graphics performance of the original, but the longtime developer and current executive producer has now taken things a step further,...
