Rumors from "insider" forums (unconfirmed, but compelling) suggest that a theoretical Switch exclusive wouldn’t be a mere port. Dubbed "Prototype 2: Blackwatch Edition", it would include:
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For over a decade, the open-world action genre has been dominated by giants like Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, and Saints Row. Yet, nestled in the chaotic golden age of 2012, Radical Entertainment released a game that was the epitome of "Power Fantasy": Prototype 2.
Fast forward to 2024, and the Nintendo Switch has become a magnet for ports of last-gen classics. From The Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation, developers have proven that almost any game can run on the hybrid console. This has led to a persistent, burning question in online forums: Is there a Prototype 2 Nintendo Switch exclusive in development? prototype+2+nintendo+switch+exclusive
The short answer is no. But the long answer involves a corporate downfall, licensing limbo, and a misunderstanding of what "exclusive" means in the current market.
Originally developed by Radical Entertainment and published by Activision, Prototype 2 launched on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC in 2012. An Xbox One/PS4 “Biohazard Bundle” (including the first game) appeared in 2015, but Switch was skipped.
Why? Likely due to:
But times have changed. Switch can run Doom Eternal, Alien: Isolation, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. A Prototype 2 port is technically feasible—but an exclusive would require a publishing deal with unique incentives.
According to supposed leaks (which we are treating with heavy skepticism), Prototype +2 leverages the Switch’s hardware in ways no other game has dared.
Unlike the uneven PS4 port, a Switch exclusive could prioritize: But times have changed
Activision has made it clear that their Switch lineup is reserved for:
Prototype 2 falls into a "Mature Ultra-Violent" category that has historically underperformed on Nintendo hardware. While Doom sells well, Prototype lacks the brand recognition. A Prototype 2 port would likely cost $30 on the eShop and sell maybe 50,000 copies—not worth the engineering headache.
As a true exclusive (not timed), Prototype+2 includes: Prototype 2 falls into a "Mature Ultra-Violent" category