Capcom is currently planning what it will develop for the Nintendo Switch, but has indicated that it may not be bringing games designed for PS4 or Xbox One to the new console.
Nintendo has long been criticised for its relatively underpowered hardware, and the resulting lack of attention from third-party developers and publishers. In that regard, hopes for the Switch were raised when its reveal trailer showed the console seemingly running Skyrim: Special Edition and an NBA 2K game, as well as when Nintendo revealed a fairly comprehensive list of third-party partners for the platform.
However (as spotted by Videogamer), it seems that at least one of those partners still has some reservations about the Switch supporting traditional multiplatform releases:
"We are currently carrying out research with regards to multiplatform implementation of software for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on to the Nintendo Switch," a Capcom spokesperson said in an investor Q&A. "However, we do feel that there are differences in the desired direction and the play-style of the Nintendo Switch and those of the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One."
Given the Switch's positioning as a home console that can be taken on the move, it's unclear what Capcom sees as the difference in playstyle. Perhaps more likely is that the rumours of the Switch's relative lack of power alongside current-gen home consoles are true, with Capcom unwilling to downgrade its more intensive experiences.
"At Capcom," the spokesman continued, "we determine which platform to release a title for after considering the features of both our software and the hardware in question, believing we must bring the enjoyment of our games to their maximum potential."
None of this is to say that Capcom won't release Nintendo Switch games, however. The publisher has a strong partnership with Nintendo - with flagship franchises like Monster Hunter currently exclusive to Nintendo hardware - and it seems that may continue:
"It is excellent to have the market invigorated with new hardware launches [like Nintendo Switch] [...] Following first party, in order to introduce our own content we are currently moving forward with internal planning and analysis as a partner company."
We almost certainly won't hear more about Capcom's plans for Switch until next year, with Nintendo announcing new details about the console - including its game line-up - at a Nintendo Direct in January, ahead of a March 2017 release.
Joe Skrebels is IGN's UK News Editor, and he continues to hold out hope for a shiny new Switch Monster Hunter, and will fight anyone who dares suggest it won't happen. Follow him on Twitter.
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