Tribes of Midgard is on the cusp of release, and there's plenty to be excited about. In this survival action RPG, players take on the role of the Einherjar, Odin's chosen warriors, and are tasked with averting Ragnarok.
Players gather in parties of 10 and work together to slay giants, craft equipment, and fortify their base. With 8 possible classes to choose from, Tribes of Midgard emphasizes co-operation and teamwork. No one player can use every skill at once and they have to rely on others to cover their weaknesses.
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Like with most multiplayer games, players should be careful about which platform they buy Tribes of Midgard for, especially if they want to play with their friends. But what platforms will it be available for, and is it coming to the Nintendo Switch?
At launch, the only platforms Tribes of Midgard will be available for are Playstation 4, Playstation 5, and PC. The developers, Norsefell games, have not stated any plans for a Nintendo Switch port.
This doesn't mean a future Switch port is impossible. While a game like New World is probably too graphically intensive for the switch, Tribes of Midgard is focused on smart art direction instead of cutting-edge visuals. It's easy to imagine a slightly visually scaled-back version for Nintendo's hardware.
Tribes of Midgard is also a live service game, with two seasons of planned content already under development. This means, ideally, Norsefell games will have plenty of time during the game's long lifespan to work on extra ports.
A switch port wouldn't just be good for players, it's also in Norsefell Games' best interest to port the game to more consoles.
A live service game is more likely to succeed if it has a large player base to support it. More platforms means a larger pool of possible players, and the Switch's audience already has a proven interest in top-down action RPGs like Tribes of Midgard.
But beyond that, it might be dangerous for the console version of the game to stay a PlayStation exclusive. Sony already has a major Norse fantasy game with the new God of War series, and it could pull away some of Tribes of Midgard's Audience.
While a Switch port feels likely, it probably won't arrive for the first couple of seasons. A live service game's launch window is always focused on fixing bugs and balance, and working on another version could get in the way of that process. But Tribes of Midgard seems like a perfect fit for the Switch, and a port should eventually become a priority.
Tribes of Midgard releases on PC, Playstation 4, and Playstation 5 on July 27th, 2021.
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