Civilization 7 developers Ed Beach and Dennis Shirk are excited about the possibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 having a mouse-like mode. This is also what most Civilization and strategy games enthusiasts want as it could greatly enhance gaming. However, third-party support for the Switch 2 is yet to be known, along with its availability.
Joy-Cons’ New Functionality Hints at PC-Like Experience
The reveal trailer of the Nintendo Switch 2 showcased a scene where Joy-Cons were moving on a flat surface, resembling that of the computer mouse movement. This caught many gamers, who are otherwise PC gamers, excited to play with the console. Many strategy game and CRPG players demand exact controls and mouse mode might make it extremely easier to scroll menus and pick units in a game like Civilization 7.
Firaxis Devs Find Joy-Con Mouse Mode “Intriguing”
Ed Beach and Dennis Shirk, the lead designer and executive producer for Civilization 7 respectively, made their comments about the possibility of this new Joy-Con functionality while in conversation with IGN. Regarding the trailer’s mouse-like control scheme, Shirk said it “is certainly interesting.” Such an affirmation makes Nintendo’s move into developing a mouse mode something that Firaxis highly endorses and sees fit to play the game on Switch 2.
Will Civilization 7 Come to Switch 2?
Beach and Shirk didn’t answer the question regarding whether Civilization 7 would definitely come to Switch 2 but did not comment on the possibility for it. There is already talk of backward compatibility with the new console, which is making a lot of gamers curious if the Civilization 7 will be made official for this system. It will probably surface either at some point in the Nintendo upcoming Switch 2 Direct in April, but it seems like most of the coverage will be regarding the console itself and its exclusive titles.
Pros And Cons Regarding A Mouse Mode on the Switch 2
A potential mouse mode on the Switch 2 may transform the game play experience of the strategy and PC-centric fans. It can bring in more developers who could have been hesitant to bring their game over the console, because the controls will not work. Still, it comes with its set of problems. For the proper working of Joy-Cons, the players would require a flat, stable surface. In the absence of a keyboard, it will restrict some functionality of games.
A New Chance for Nintendo and Firaxis
The implementation of a rumored mouse mode with the Switch 2 can really be a strong point for Firaxis and Nintendo. This way, adding the Joy-Con controls to make use of a mouse could really allow more players, especially PC users, to take on Civilization 7. Although no official announcements have been made, the possibility of playing Civilization 7 with enhanced Joy-Con controls makes the Switch 2 an even more exciting prospect for strategy game enthusiasts.