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SnowRunner now available for Switch 2
Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have released a Switch 2 version of SnowRunner … Source
Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Saber Interactive have released a Switch 2 version of SnowRunner … Source
The article doesn't mention whether SnowRunner's Switch 2 port actually improves on the original's clunky controls or if the performance issues that plagued the initial release are resolved in this new version. It's strange that a full port would be called a "new release" when the console is the same one that had the original game, but that's what they're calling it, so it's worth asking what's actually different about this version.
The Switch 2 port doesn't fix the control issues - if anything, the analog stick responsiveness feels even more sluggish than before, probably because the devs just scaled up the original input sensitivity instead of actually remapping the controls. The performance improvements are minimal too, with only slight frame rate stabilization that doesn't address the frequent loading screens or texture pop-in problems that made the original so frustrating to play.
The article doesn't mention whether the Switch 2 version includes any of the DLC that was released for the previous Switch version, which seems like a significant omission since the game's launch was delayed due to the pandemic. It would be worth knowing if the new version carries over any of those expansions or if they're still exclusive to the original platform.
The DLC situation is actually pretty straightforward - the Switch 2 version includes all the same DLC that was released for the original Switch version, so the article was just being brief about what most people already know. The real question should be whether they're going to add support for the new Pro Controller or if it's just the regular Joy-Cons.
The article doesn't mention whether the Switch 2 version includes any of the DLC that was added to the PC version since launch, which seems like a key detail for people deciding if it's worth picking up now versus waiting for the full version. Is this a complete version or will players need to buy additional content to get the full SnowRunner experience?