The rumors of a port of Overwatch to Nintendo Switch have been confirmed. During the Nintendo Direct livestream, both Overwatch and the release date were announced.
When does Overwatch release for the Switch? In a document that surfaced on resetera , it is stated that the release date for the Switch version of Overwatch is already October 15, 2019 (via Kotaku).
Update: During the Nintendo Direct, both Overwatch and the date were confirmed. Overwatch will officially release on October 15 for the Switch.
Original report – How reliable is the information? A carrying case for the Nintendo Switch in Overwatch design previously fueled rumors that Overwatch would receive a port. According to Kotaku, there were also further leaks.
These have been verified by renowned journalist Jason Schreier and confirmed by his sources. Schreier is generally considered a reliable source, as he is well-connected in the gaming industry.
Overwatch for the Switch: What fans have been waiting for
This is how the news is received: Fans of Overwatch and the Nintendo Switch have been waiting for some time for an official port to their favorite console. Since 2017, plans for a possible Overwatch version have been circulating.
Since the leak with the case, suspicions have intensified that a release is imminent. Accordingly, many players are very happy. However, they are even more concerned about what a port of Overwatch to a Nintendo system could mean for other games.
Many fans are wondering if the announcement for Overwatch on the Switch holds the possibility of bringing the popular heroine Tracer to Super Smash Bros.. The series is famous for its many heroes from various games and franchises.
With Overwatch on the Switch, another guest appearance of an external hero would be conceivable. However, until that happens, you’ll have to be satisfied with other platforms. Only ranked play is currently not available:
