Civilization 7 Dev Firaxis Remains Coy on Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Mouse’ Joy-Con

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showcased a potential "mouse" mode for the Joy-Cons. A segment in the trailer depicts detached Joy-Cons placed attachment-side down on a surface, connecting to flat-bottomed connectors and moving like a mouse on a mousepad. A possible slider pad on a connector further supports this theory.

Pre-reveal rumors suggested this functionality stemmed from a sensor inside the Joy-Cons, similar to those in computer mice. However, Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed this feature or its implications.

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The Switch 2 reveal sparked speculation about potential game adaptations, particularly Civilization 7. While backward compatibility is expected, the possibility of a bespoke Switch 2 version utilizing the new Joy-Con mouse functionality was raised.

In an interview with IGN, Civilization 7 executive producer Dennis Shirk offered an intriguing response regarding this possibility, highlighting the potential advantages of this new control scheme while remaining tight-lipped about specific details. He acknowledged the "intriguing" nature of the new control scheme and its potential benefits over traditional console controls.

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While Firaxis won't announce a dedicated Switch 2 version of Civilization 7 (that's 2K Games' purview), a Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April might shed more light on this and other features.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding mouse support and the function of a new Joy-Con button, the Switch 2's 2025 release (likely between June and September) and a new Mario Kart title are confirmed. Further details on the Nintendo Switch 2 can be found through this link.