Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto says he has “no idea” if Nintendo’s planning to launch a new Switch model.
Multiple outlets have reported that the platform holder is preparing to launch updatedSwitchhardware in early 2021, while the recently announcedMonster Hunter Risewill be released for Nintendo’s console next March.
In an interview withEurogamer, Tsujimoto was asked whetherCapcom‘s Monster Hunter team would be well placed to take advantage of new Switch hardware should it be part ofNintendo’s plans.
“Well, obviously we have no idea whatsoever what the plans would be in that direction,” he responded, “but even at the moment you actually have two different Switch hardwares you’re targeting – you’ve got the original Switch which has the docking mode, so that’s something we’ve already borne in mind to make sure that the game isn’t making any undue assumptions on the hardware owned by the player.
“As to those kind of plans on Nintendo’s side, we can’t speak to those at all,” Tsujimoto added. “We’re trying to make the game work as best as it can on whichever Switch you have.”
Further reading
Taipei-based newspaper Economic Daily News claimed in August thata new Nintendo Switch model will be released in the first quarter of 2021, featuring upgraded “interactivity” and improved display quality.-itll-be-the-best-of-both-worlds
Shortly after, Bloomberg claimednew Switch hardware will launch in early 2021and that it might feature upgraded computing power and support for 4K resolution graphics.
It was recently confirmed that the upcoming Monster Hunter movie starring Milla Jovovich and Ron Perlman will be released in cinemas this December.
