Belmont's Curse release on Switch 1, not Switch 2

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has been released on the original Nintendo Switch. Leaving fans and industry observers wondering why the game was not released on the newer Switch 2 model. The game's 2.5D visuals and 60 frames-per-second performance on Switch 2 are notable.

However, the lack of a dedicated Switch 2 version has left many underwhelmed.

Kit Ellis, a former senior PR manager at Nintendo of America, has expressed his confusion over the release of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse on the original Switch. In a video posted on social media, Ellis stated that he wouldn't blame fans who have mixed feelings about the game's release on Switch 1, given that it's not available on the newer console.

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Ellis's comments highlight the odd decision to release the game on the older hardware, despite the Switch 2's capabilities. The game's performance on Switch 2 is notable, but the resolution and visuals are not as polished as expected. It's unclear why Konami chose to release the game on the original Switch.

However, Ellis's comments suggest that it may be a missed opportunity for the series.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse was born out of a sense of urgency, according to the game's producer. If the next game in the series has to wait 10 years, the whole thing is meaningless.

Ellis's comments echo this sentiment, suggesting that the game'It's release on Switch 1 may be a missed opportunity for the series.

Ellis's comments have sparked debate among fans and industry observers. Some have speculated that the relatively simple 2.5D visuals may have run well enough on the base Switch that no current-gen upgrades were required.

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However, others have pointed out that the game's performance on Switch 2 is notable, and that a dedicated Switch 2 version would have been a more logical choice.

The game's release on Switch 1 has also raised questions about the future of the Castlevania series. With the game's producer stating that the series' next installment may have to wait 10 years. Fans are left wondering what the future holds for the beloved franchise.

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is available now on the original Nintendo Switch. While its release on Switch 1 may have been a surprise to some, it's clear that the game is a labor of love for fans of the series.