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id Software Says ‘RAGE 2’ on Switch Faces “Challenges”
Those Nintendo Switch fans hoping to see Bethesda’s upcoming RAGE 2 appear on the console may want to look elsewhere for the time being.
In an interview with DualShockers at PAX East 2019, developer id Software studio director Tim Willits did confirm that while the devs did look into porting their upcoming open-world post-apocalyptic shooter to the Switch, as is the case with many of these games, the Switch’s hardware shortcomings are the sticking point.
“Well, we’ve been looking into [porting the game to the Switch]. It’s just the technology, there are some challenges,” says Willits. “But we’re always looking for future platforms and future people to work with. So, we like to investigate, but we have no plans for that right now.”
Bethesda has been successful in the past in bringing some of their hits to the Switch, such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, DOOM, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. And Capcom was able (albeit in Japan only) to bring Resident Evil VII to the Switch. So who knows? Perhaps once the title is released, Bethesda will be able to work on bringing it to Nintendo’s console?
RAGE 2 will release on May 14 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.