A newly introduced indie sequel is just formally slated for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, but it surely’s claimed there are plans for a Switch 2 model as properly.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 is not a carefully guarded secret, Nintendo and different studios are nonetheless protecting mum about which of their video games will launch for the platform, with a brand new Mario Kart being the one one explicitly confirmed.
There are loads of rumours and theories of what might be deliberate for Switch 2, together with ports of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Microsoft’s Halo assortment in addition to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (which is to this point solely slated for the unique Switch).
Ahead of the massive April showcase, which is able to probably unveil some Switch 2 video games, one new title is outwardly scheduled to launch on Nintendo’s upcoming console and it’s a sequel to indie hit PowerWash Simulator.
Simply titled PowerWash Simulator 2 and set to launch in late 2025, the announcement trailer from UK developer FuturLab solely lists the sport for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Although there’s no point out of the sport coming to Switch 2, Eurogamer asserts that this would be the case and that additional particulars will likely be shared at a later date.
In an announcement offered to Metro, FuturLab has downplayed the existence of a Switch 2 model, saying, ‘Whilst we wish to launch on Switch 2, there aren’t any present agency plans. We haven’t any timeframe or information there.’
Even if a Switch 2 model isn’t at present within the works, it’s not unreasonable to imagine it might occur finally. After all, the unique PowerWash Simulator launched for Xbox consoles and PC in 2022, however was later ported to the primary Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5, adopted by a VR model for Meta Quest headsets.
As for what FuturLab might affirm, PowerWash Simulator 2 very a lot appears to be extra of the identical, although it is going to characteristic a brand new marketing campaign and, for the primary time, split-screen co-op so buddies can play by way of the sport regionally and never simply on-line.
‘PowerWash Simulator 2 looks like a pure evolution from its predecessor,’ says design director Dan Chequer. ‘The authentic sport’s design was all about eliminating something that detracted from the pure satisfaction of taking one thing soiled and making it clear.
‘PowerWash Simulator 2 is all about including in much more avenues for gamers to realize that very same sense of satisfaction, with new instruments, options and high quality of life enhancements.’
Chequer provides that it’s due to the primary sport’s success, with 17 million gamers worldwide, that FuturLab can self-publish the sequel. For context, the primary sport was printed by Square Enix, particularly the corporate’s indie division Square Enix Collective.
It additionally proved well-liked sufficient to obtain a number of crossover DLC expansions, together with however not restricted to SpongeBob SquarePants, Back To The Future, and most lately Wallace & Gromit.
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