TechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and InformaTechTarget and Informa Techs Digital Business Combine.Together, we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics, serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original, objective content from trusted sources. We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities.Unity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 supportUnity promises to deliver 'battle-tested' Switch 2 supportThe engine maker wants to help developers 'push the power' of the Switch 2 without compromising performance.Chris Kerr, News EditorApril 2, 20251 Min ReadImage via NintendoThe Nintendo Switch 2 will be hitting shelves on June 5 and engine maker Unity has outlined how it will support developers targeting the next-generation platform.The company explained support for Switch 2 will be made available "soon" in Unity 6 and will enable developers to seamlessly build, port, optimize, and deploy their projects on the console.It said developers will be able to leverage performance optimization tools such as the Universal Render Pipeline (URP), Spatial-Temporal Post-Processing (STP), and GPU Resident Drawer to "push the power" of the Nintendo Switch 2 without compromising performance.It has also promised improved multiplayer capabilities that expand on its existing Nintendo Switch support, which feels particularly notable given Nintendo placed multiplayer and social features front-and-centre during its Switch 2 showcase.Enhanced developer documentation for Nintendo Switch 2 will be rolled out to make it easier for developers to get to grips with the platform.Unity also intends to make it easier for devs to port titles from the Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 by ensuring full compatibility with key features in Unity 6including the new input system, Build Profiles, and Incremental Build Pipeline.According to Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg, the company has already "battle-tested" its production capabilities through hands-on development of a unnamed Switch 2 launch title.Related:"The valuable feedback obtained during the development process provided learnings that will drive further enhancements to the Unity engine for those developers building new games for this gaming system," he added.Unity noted that any users looking to target the platform must be an approved Nintendo Switch 2 developer.Read more about:UnityNintendo Switch 2NintendoAbout the AuthorChris KerrNews Editor, GameDeveloper.comGame Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, andPocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.See more from Chris KerrDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like