With BioShock 4 currently in development at Cloud Chamber, gamers have been wondering about its release platforms. While details surrounding its release have yet to be confirmed, it's expected that BioShock 4 will be in development for some time. Fans can likely expect it to launch on PC and next-gen consoles, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, though BioShock fans should wait for the official word from 2K and Cloud Chamber. Along with these expected release platforms, the developer and publisher should consider releasing the new title on Nintendo Switch.
There have been numerous rumors about the next BioShock game. Thanks to descriptions on Cloud Chamber job listings, fans have some ideas on what to expect heading into the series' next major game. Open vacancies at the developer have revealed the game could be targeting more RPG mechanics, an open world, and it could use Unreal Engine 5. This information could be promising, but it's best to treat it as unverified until confirmed by the developer. Gamers are excited about BioShock's return, and gamers on Nintendo Switch shouldn't be left behind. A release on Switch could only benefit the next entry in the BioShock franchise.
The BioShock Franchise on Nintendo Switch
When BioShock: The Collection was released on Switch, Nintendo gamers finally had access to all three BioShock titles. The Switch version of the remastered collection was well-received, and gamers were happy to see the series land on a Nintendo console. Since the games were released on Switch five years ago, the franchise has built a fanbase on Nintendo Switch, partly thanks to the portability that the Switch accommodates. With a new BioShock game on the horizon, it would make sense for it to release on Switch on day one. With BioShock's fanbase on Nintendo Switch, Cloud Chamber and 2K would be missing out on an opportunity by not releasing it on day one.
Releasing BioShock 4 day-one on Switch could be lucrative for both 2K and Nintendo. Historically, Nintendo has had a tenuous relationship with third parties, but the company has turned this around significantly with Switch. Titles like Overwatch, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Minecraft have found their way onto Nintendo's latest console.
A large number of these third-party titles have been released on Switch sometime after their original launch, but this doesn't have to be the case with BioShock 4. If Cloud Chamber develops the game with Switch in mind for a day-one release, 2K and Nintendo could have a financially successful third-party launch on the console. It's reasonable to expect that BioShock 4 will sell well, and Nintendo could be a part of this big launch to cater to the franchise's existing fans on the Switch, especially after the remastered collection.
More than likely, BioShock 4's release date is still a long ways away. Fans will be speculating about its release for some time, but hopefully, Nintendo Switch will be a part of 2K's plans on release day. This could be a huge hit for both 2K and Nintendo, especially after such a long wait for a new game after BioShock Infinite. Fans of the series on Switch already have the existing three games to play, and the fourth game would be a great addition. A day-one launch for BioShock 4 on Switch could serve franchise fans on the console and see greater financial success for Cloud Chamber, 2K, and Nintendo.
BioShock 4 is currently in development.
