The Nintendo Switch 2 could get free-to-play sensation Marvel Rivals, according to developer Netease Games, with the popular hero shooter's developer admitting it has a Switch 2 dev unitTech13:01, 17 Feb 2025Updated 17:14, 17 Feb 2025Superhero battles on the go with Switch 2? Sign us up!(Image: NetEase Games)While Nintendo announced the Switch 2 console in January, we won't hear anything further until April 2, with some suggesting that gives other publishers the chance to reveal their offerings for its launch game lineup in the interim.After hearing even Rockstar Games could offer up a title alongside Nintendo stalwarts Mario and Link, as well as a new Mario Kart title, we've never been more excited to hear more although not quite excited enough to buy the console for over 30,000 on the black market.Still, as we edge closer to April 2 and news on the system's price and release date, one free-to-play phenomenon could come to the console.Marvel Rivals has more heroes joining its ranks this week(Image: NetEase Games)Marvel Rivals has been amassing players quicker than you can say "Infinity Saga", with the game hitting 10 million across all platforms in just 72 hours.Developer Netease has been speaking to IGN at the DICE Summit, and has commented on the potential of the game running on Nintendo's new hardware.Were already in contact with Nintendo and working on some development kits, said the game's producer Weicong Wu.And whenever we find that we could provide great performance for our game on Switch 2, were open to that."The reason why we didnt launch it onto the Switch, it was the first generation of that device they cannot provide a great experience for our gameplay. So if it could achieve that goal, were open to that.Given Marvel Rivals popularity, it's fair to say it'd be a big deal if it came to Switch 2, but given the game currently supports crossplay but not cross-progression, players might have to start from the bottom of the ladder again if it does happen.Article continues belowThe game, which has reportedly been pinching players from Blizzard's Overwatch 2, recently added characters from the Fantastic Four, with loads of characters apparently datamined. The Human Torch and The Thing arrive later this week.While we wait for the likes of Blade and Captain Marvel, its chief rival (see what we did there?) held an Overwatch 2 Spotlight last week that aims to sway players back. Catch our rundown of what's new ahead of tomorrow's fresh season.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.