The anticipation surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 has skyrocketed since its recent unveiling, particularly among Grand Theft Auto (GTA) enthusiasts. A prominent question among fans is whether the highly anticipated GTA 6 will be available on this upgraded console. The new Nintendo Switch boasts noteworthy advancements, including a nearly tenfold increase in processing power compared to its predecessor. This raises intriguing possibilities regarding the range of games that can be played on the new device, including beloved classic titles from the Grand Theft Auto series.
Nintendo previously assured its audience that the Switch 2 would maintain compatibility with games designed for the original Switch. Recently, the company released a document detailing certain titles that may face compatibility issues or may not function at all on the new system. Fortunately, the GTA Trilogy did not make the list, indicating that players will likely have access to this game through the backward compatibility feature. Notably, several other Rockstar Games titles are also absent from the list, suggesting they will operate smoothly on the Switch 2.
Playable Rockstar Games on the Nintendo Switch 2
Since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, the company has openly discussed various performance challenges that developers encountered when playing games from the original Switch on the new hardware. While efforts to resolve these issues are in progress, the absence of Rockstar Games titles from the list of problem games strengthens the belief that popular franchises like GTA Trilogy and Red Dead Redemption will be fully functional on the latest console.
Here’s an updated selection of playable Rockstar titles anticipated for the Nintendo Switch 2:
- Grand Theft Auto Trilogy: The Definitive Edition
- Red Dead Redemption
- Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
- L.A. Noire
Despite the positive news regarding these titles, several significant games have been flagged as incompatible, including:
- Batman: The Enemy Within
- DOOM: Eternal
- Dead by Daylight
- Fortnite
- NBA 2K25
- Rocket League
- Warframe
- FINAL FANTASY
Is a Nintendo Switch 2 Version of GTA 6 in the Works?
In terms of specifications, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes equipped with a custom-built CPU/GPU developed by NVIDIA. While detailed specifications are limited on Nintendo’s official site, NVIDIA has provided insights into this powerful processor. It includes an NVIDIA GPU equipped with dedicated RT and Tensor Cores that facilitate AI-powered improvements.
This innovation extends to support for Ray Tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), showcasing that the new Nintendo hardware is designed for more demanding gaming experiences. While a direct port of GTA 6 might be ambitious based on its initial trailer, there exists a possibility that Rockstar could consider launching Grand Theft Auto Online on the Switch 2, which could attract a fresh player base to this established multiplayer platform.
As the gaming community awaits further developments, players can look forward to announcements from Rockstar Games regarding potential titles specifically developed for the Nintendo Switch 2.