Especially withShadows' breadth, being able to play the game piecemeal in handheld mode is quite enticing.

There are, however, still outstanding factors, like how well it runs on Nintendo’s new system.

Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.

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A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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Eivor roaring and wielding two battle axes as flaming arrows rain from the sky in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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