Summary
Marathonhas confirmed it won’t be coming to the Switch 2, though the developer hasn’t entirely ruled out the possibility. Since Bungie revived interest inMarathonaround the same time Nintendo announced its upcoming console, many fans speculated there might be a connection, hoping the company’s next AAA title would be among the first major third-party games on the platform.
One recent development that fueled these speculations was the rumor that Bungie’sProject Gummy Bearsmight be coming to the Switch. Back in February 2025, reports suggested the upcoming live-service MOBA was targeting the Switch as a launch platform. After the Switch 2 was revealed, fans began to speculate that Bungie was holdingProject Gummy Bearsfor Nintendo’s next-gen console. Tying these theories together, many believed it was also possible thatMarathon, Bungie’s other in-development multiplayer title, could make its way to the Switch 2.
In aninterview with Japanese outlet Famitsu,Marathon’s Game Director Joe Ziegler addressed the rumors about the game coming to the Switch 2. He stated that the team currently has no plans to expandMarathon’s supported platforms, confirming it will stick with PC and current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Still, Ziegler left the door slightly open for Switch 2 fans, noting that the team will consider a port in the future. It wouldn’t be the first time a Sony-owned title has made its way to a Nintendo console; earlier in 2024,LEGO Horizon Adventureslaunched on the Switchand was well received by players.
Bungie’s Marathon Is a Perfect Game for the Switch 2
Since its initial reveal in 2023,Marathonhas been praised for its distinct visual style. The game uses a fairly unique color palette and appears to steer clear of realistic, graphic imagery. In other words, it doesn’t look overly violent, making it a natural fit for the Nintendo ecosystem, which is known for its family-friendly, non-violent titles. So, it’s easy to see why Switch fans might be disappointed by the news ofMarathonskipping the console.
Bungie previously called aSwitch port forDestiny 2unrealistic, and while the company has left the door open forMarathonon Nintendo’s next-gen console, a working port in the near future still seems unlikely. IfMarathonisn’t already in development for the Switch, it could take at least a year or two to make it happen. A similar case wasRocket League, which launched its Switch version two years after its original 2015 release. For now,Marathonis set to launch in September 2025, which means a potential Switch port likely wouldn’t happen until late 2026 or even 2027—if it happens at all.
