Nintendo switch current status

[TioQueToca74]

Hello, I have searched some results about the current status of Factorio for nintendo Switch, as I have a friend that wants to buy it to play with me, but she prefers to use the Switch rather than the PC, some posts comes about it not supporting access to regular PC multiplayer list nor mods... are those problems still present?

In the case of multiplayer, I do care, because my friend lives in her house, and I live in my own house, and using vpn lan would not be nice.

The case of the mods I think is game limiting, but I understand this can be something more in the end of how close is Nintendo with their system

Thanks!

[Loewchen]

You don't need the server browser, you can connect directly via IP. Mod support is prohibited by Nintendo and the switch is already struggling to run the base game, so mods are not going to happen.

[TioQueToca74]

Thanks, I know that you can link Steam to Factorio account, so you can download the regular binaries (I use that to play older versions to compare progress), the question is, is there a way to link to Nintendo, and only pay the Nintendo store fee instead of the entire game?

Is Steam Deck version having PC like features?

[Nidan]

As far as I'm aware, the Switch version is identical and interoperable with the PC version, with the exception of mod support (due to Nintendo) and some limitations due to the limited hardware capabilities.
For definite answers check the announcement and staff posts in the related forum thread, or maybe contact support@factorio.com directly.

Is Steam Deck version having PC like features?

They are the same. The Switch version is the only one that's different.


And in case that's relevant for you: As the Switch is already struggling with the base game, I wouldn't be surprised if the upcoming expansion won't be available on the Switch. This is, however, a guess; I haven't seen any official statement about this.