Ubisoft recently announced thatAssassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collectionwas making its way to the Switch next month, February 17. Not only is this a shock, but it’s a big get for the Nintendo Switch. Many still praise and love Ezio’s story, with it being considered by many as the best days ofAssassin’s Creed. Of course, it’s curious thatEzio’s gamesand their conclusion are coming to the Switch when Altair’s game, the very first one, hasn’t yet.
It’s not too necessary, butAssassin’s Creed Revelationsbrings Ezio’s story to an end—drawing a line to the past of the Brotherhood with Altair and to its future with Desmond. Either way, it’s also curious which games are on the Switch and which aren’t. PLEASE NOTE: This article only refers to mainlineAssassin’s Creedgames.
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Every Assassin’s Creed Game on the Switch
One could argue that the Switch may not be able to keep up with the latest games, butAssassin’s Creed 1makes the most sense. Plus, that argument doesn’t hold up too much when games likeThe Witcher 3play pretty well on the Switch. To really double down, it’s also worth noting thatAC Odyssey,which is comparable to bothOriginsandValhallagraphically and otherwise, is playable on the Switch via the Cloud (if only in Japan). Here is every game playable on the Switch.
*Available in Japan only via the Cloud
**When it releases on February 17
Every Assassin’s Creed Game NOT on the Switch
With that in mind, the likeliest reasons the followingAssassin’s Creedgames aren’t on the Switch come down to sales, the work involved, the popularity of the particular title, production issues, and/or any combination thereof.The Ezio Collectionis incredibly popular, so that one makes sense, and the same could be said ofBlack Flag.AC3 Remasteredwas already in developmentfor other platforms when it released, andOdysseyis based in one country.
As such, when and if these games arrive on Switch feels like a coin toss. AnAssassin’s Creed 1remaster or remakewould likely release on the Switch, alongside its release on other consoles, when and if that does happen.UnityandSyndicate,however, don’t really need this particular treatment. Obviously, a remaster/remake is not happening forOriginsorValhallaeither, but perhaps if fans want these individual titles enough, these games could one day appear on Switch too, if via the Cloud.
Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collectionis available now for PS4 and Xbox One with a Switch version coming February 17.
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