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Recent speculation from tech experts have suggested that the highly anticipatedGrand Theft Auto 6might not find its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 due to technical limitations. Just like the constraints that prevented the Nintendo Switch from hosting certain kinds of titles, it is expected that the Switch 2, despite being more powerful, will also face challenges running technologically advanced titles likeGrand Theft Auto 6.
Switch 2 details have yet to be confirmed, but the upcoming new Nintendo console is expected to hit the market in 2024. In the meantime, theGTA 6trailer has generated a lot of excitement among fans. The trailer not only shattered YouTube viewing records but also sparked numerous theories regarding the content featured in the game. Recent discussions suggest that the forthcoming Nintendo console may face challenges in adequately running the title.
Digital Foundry’s experts have comparedthe technical aspectsshowcased in theGTA 6trailerwith what is expected from the potential Nintendo Switch 2. Unfortunately for Nintendo’s users, the analysis raises doubts about its ability to runGTA 6smoothly. Richard Leadbetter, Digital Foundry’s founder, acknowledged the anticipated improvements in Switch 2 but emphasized that the technical demands ofGTA 6make it unlikely, stating, “I’d love to say it would happen. I don’t think it will, realistically.”
Digital Foundry contributor Oliver Mackenzie echoed these sentiments, stating that the Switch 2’s power might fall short of supporting the intricate ray-tracing technology showcased in theGTA 6trailer. Moreover, Mackenzie emphasized that the Switch 2 is expected to bring significant advancements but might not align with the graphical demands set by Rockstar. “The Switch 2 is not going to be powerful enough to run all that ray tracing,” he said.
Adding weight to this speculation is the historical absence ofGTA 5on the original Nintendo Switch, even after a decade since its launch. If the predictions hold true, the potential exclusion ofGTA 6from the Nintendo Switch 2’s library could be a significant blow to fans of the portable console.
The Switch 2 is not going to be powerful enough to run all that ray tracing.
PC players were also affected by the news thatGrand Theft Auto 6would not be launching on PC initially. As Nintendo gears up for the rumored release of the Switch 2 in 2024, gamers await official confirmation and specifications to ascertain the platform’s capabilities and potential limitations.
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