It’s Not Performance — It’s Politics

[cryptoenthusiast]

From a technical standpoint, Baldur’s Gate 3 could likely run on the Nintendo Switch 2 with some optimization. While Act Three of the game is known for performance strain on lower-end hardware, much of the experience is slower-paced and system-friendly compared to many modern RPGs.

However, insider commentary suggests performance is not the deciding factor. Statements from Larian leadership hint that platform decisions for Baldur’s Gate 3 are influenced by external stakeholders, reinforcing the idea that licensing and publisher relationships — not hardware power — are the real barrier to a Switch 2 release.

[nihalsari]

act three barely runs on my pc sometimes so i get why people assumed it was hardware lol