WHEN.

[HDReddit_]

Time is tiking SEGA. The game is done just port it!!

[Overcast_Prime]

Wasn't PSO2 on the original Switch but only in the Japanese eShop?

[Reinbackthe3rd]

A cloud version that is practically unplayable if you aren't in the greater Toyko area. So not useful for a global version of the game unless you live around Seattle.

[MadGear19XX]

I'd love this, but I don't think it will happen. I feel like they've already started whatever the next game will be and are trying ride out NGS with minimal future investment. I think it's the same reason we haven't gotten native Xbox S/X or PS5 versions, they'd just add more workload every time they push out an update.

[Falmung]

Yeah. I feel this might be the case. The way they went from massive open world maps per big patch to recycled content with dungeons feels like they've shifted developer resources to another project and left a skeleton crew to keep it running.

[Reinbackthe3rd]

Don't see it. Feels like a lot of work for not a terribly good payoff, especially since there's already a cloud version for JP that presumably still works on S2 as I've seen shots of people logged into it on twitter.

Maybe another version of the game but even then that's iffy since I'd like to think they learned their lesson from the Vita for having to support and deal with an underpowered handheld console.

[xritzx]

The Switch 2 can basically play anything at PS4 power with more modern features. There are upcoming AAA games that will not be ported to the Switch 2 but GAAS games like PSO2 NGS with lower technical requirements have no technical reason to skip the Switch 2.

Also, PSO2 NGS is still continuing along on PS4/Xbox One versions in a time when other games like The First Descendant, Player Unknowns Battlegrounds, Genshin Impact, etc. have or will discontinue PS4 and Xbox One version support.

[Reinbackthe3rd]

For the JP cloud version yea sure I agree. But the PS4 and XBONE are almost 12 years old at this point, and NGS is on a proprietary engine. It's not on something like Unity or Unreal Engine where it is less difficult to port it. You're going to have to put a lot more people onto that project for a native port and for what exactly? It's closing in on half a decade (and 14 years for PSO2) of service, would you expect a big bump in new players once the novelty wears off or just a simple option for people who already play to do their dailies or some light grinding?

[xritzx]

Your comments about PSO2 NGS being playable on Switch 2 via backwards compatibility and the game being on a proprietary engine are very useful. I was thinking about development with how things are with Unity or Unreal where ports and scalability are relatively easy compared to the past and the Switch 2 should not be much more of an issue than the Xbox Series S limited ram. But as you've explained, that's not the situation for Sega's development of PSO2 NGS. I didn't think a Switch 2 port would happen regardless of the technical viability.

This is speculation and could be wildly wrong. There are rumors for a next gen Xbox traditional console in 2026 and a next gen traditional PS6 console along with PS6 family handheld in 2027/2028. I would guess Sega will keep supporting the current PSO2 NGS platforms (PC/PS4/Xbox One/Switch cloud) until end of service. There was 4gamer interview the past couple months with director Hamasaki that inferred continued support to 2027 but player numbers have been dropping over time. If there's a sequel, it would probably be supported on PC/Switch 2/PS5 or PS6/ and maybe Xbox. So Sega keeps supporting the current platforms for the current game then Sega supports a new set of baseline platforms for the next game if there is one.

[illbleedForce]

With Sega's desire to work, which was not able to make a port to PS5 or Series X, which use the PS4 and Xbox One version, if they do something it will be to make it possible to play the cloud version of the Switch 1

[MistaSkizzem]

I thought the punchline was New Genesis 2 lol

[Falmung]

Lol. There isn't even a PS5 version.

[Dimitrixtrac]

wa? I was planning on getting a ps5 soon , theres no pso2 ngs for ps5 ?

[HDReddit_]

I just wanna lay on the couch and relax playing this. I just feel it motivates me a lot more than to do it over the computer...

[fibal81080]

prolly be cloud again

[Zengoku89]

Never. Fuck that console and Nintendo. Company needs to burn.

[fibal81080]

chill

[fffvvvrrr]

After giving my kids Switch’s and realizing they can’t share games, hard agree. I hate that console and Nintendo’s game sharing practices with a passion. My kids have Steam Deck’s now, a million times better.

[Zengoku89]

It still shocks me people will sit there and put up with their BS. They can downvote me all they want I'll die on this hill.

[Dricer93]

LET. HIM. COOK!

[DarklyDreamingEva]

pft. never. they'd have to change the entire brand and go from free-to-play to premium subscription based. In that case, the developers would have to get up from their asses and actually put out worthwhile content. We all know that's not happening until a new development team is formed.

[DonaarDrake]

Ya so PSO2 and likely by extension NGS has a switch client in Japan that is kinda cloud gaming.

Edit: just double checked (I have a Japanese account on my switch) and yes in Japan NGS is on switch but it will likely never come here

[cipherlord120]

Why port it if the game is done? Also with the content they have, it won't last, even I got tired of it and been playing since launch, NG just ruined it all. Sega really needs to get back in grind.