Summary
Producer Zhenyu Li addressed the possibility of bringing Hoyoverse’s latest release,Zenless Zone Zero, to Nintendo’s upcoming successor to the Switch console.Zenless Zone Zerois the latest game fromGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Raildeveloper Hoyoverse. Unlike its prior titles,Zenless Zone Zerois an urban fantasy sci-fi action RPG, which contains the same stylish action gameplay of its predecessors. Players can pull for a variety of characters through its gacha system by spending in-game currency.
Much likeHonkai: Star RailandGenshin Impact,Zenless Zone Zerois currently available on iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, and PS5 as a console exclusive. However, producer Zhenyu Li has weighed in onpossible ports ofZenless Zone Zeroto Switch and Xbox consoles, stating that they were working hard to bringZenless Zone Zeroto the consoles. However, he tempered fan expectations by saying that the arrival of the game on these platforms was a “hope” rather than something that was set in stone. Li has recently commented on the possibility of bringing the urban-fantasy action RPG to the Switch’s successor, offering his full support on the idea.
In an interview with Famitsu (translated courtesy ofNintendoEverything), the producer was incredibly open to the idea, as he was a big fan of Nintendo himself. Li noted that one of the biggest priorities regardingZenless Zone Zerowas increasing the quantity of the platforms they planned to work on,the Nintendo Switch’s successor consoleincluded. Assuming things go well, Li hopes it will be an excellent experience that ends up being a reality. “As a personal fan of Nintendo I will be very happy to see that become a reality,” said Li.
Hoyoverse’s History With the Nintendo Switch
Despite the enthusiasm of Hoyoverse wanting to work on the Switch and Switch 2, Nintendo fans have been waiting for any official support from the developer.Genshin Impactwas announced to have a Switch portall the way back in January 2020, and that it would be “coming soon.” However, four years after that initial teaser trailer, there hasn’t been any news aboutGenshin Impact’s port to the hybrid console. As such, most have safely assumed the Switch port has been canceled, due to Sony and PlayStation locking down rights forGenshin ImpactandHonkai: Star Railas exclusives for the PS5.
As a personal fan of Nintendo I will be very happy to see that become a reality.
Many companies have recently been pursuinga multiplatform release strategy for their games, with Hoyoverse wanting to do the same withZenless Zone Zero. While the company is already doing quite well with its current releases in terms of profitability, a multiplatform strategy for Hoyoverse would greatly benefit the studio even more. For the time being, however, a Switch 2 port ofZenless Zone Zerois currently just a hope rather than a plan.
Zenless Zone Zero
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