Switch version of Hearthstone not planned yet

There has already been a lot of discussions when talking about a possible Nintendo Switch version of Hearthstone. Logically, it makes perfect sense to release the game on Switch because the handheld is very suitable for playing card games when travelling. But already several months ago, the game designer said that the company is not planning to create a Switch version. Despite that, many fans think Blizzard is only waiting until Nintendo Switch Online is launched and then people in the company will change their minds. Unfortunately, now it looks it’s not that true.

Hearthstone - no Nintendo Switch port

During the weekend event PAX East 2018, Ben Brode, the game director, provided an interview where he confirmed that despite many desires of their fans, they’re not currently planning to port the game to Switch or any other console. The reason for that is quite simple – although the port is possible, the game is already available on mobile devices so the developers think most of the players will rather play the game on their mobiles instead of turning on consoles and buying the game again which is not so comfortable.

“It’s possible but right now we don’t have any plans to do that. We are already on mobile so a lot of players who have Switches also have mobile devices and they could play on those devices or tablets. There are things like you have to be online to play with players and you keep your collection online so there’s stuff that is just a little more challenging there. (...) I love the Switch; I’m a big fan of that console. I have a Switch that I play all the time so I think everyone gets how awesome it is. I’m not sure that Hearthstone would be 100 percent perfect there. Also, we’re also servicing a lot of those players via mobile and tablet. So, I don’t know but we don’t have any current plans.”

— Ben Brode (Hearthstone director)

The game was originally released at the beginning of 2014 while it has become a world hit and practically the most successful online card game. The long-time success is achieved mainly by a continuous support of the developers who are constantly innovating the game and adding a new content. Currently, the game has reached The Year of the Raven and in two days, it will get a completely new expansion called The Witchwood.

Hearthstone is currently available on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.