'Wasteland 2: Director's Cut' news: Game will be ported to Nintendo Switch; video game developers confirmed change

"Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" features turn-based, tactical combat in isometric view; a staple in classic role-playing video games. YouTube/PlayStation

Post-apocalyptic role-playing game "Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" will have a Nintendo Switch port. This news is confirmed by Brian Fargo himself — founder of the video game developer InXile Entertainment.

Fargo first tweeted a photo of a Nintendo Switch that displays the "Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" title menu on its screen, with the caption "How about a little tease..."

Fans of both the game and the console picked up fast, retweeting the news of a new port for the game. Fargo thanked Nintendo fans for their love of the product, saying that his Switch photo "had the quickest traction of most anything I've ever tweeted."

The initial tweet now has more than 600 retweets and 3,000 likes.

Meanwhile, the developer further elaborated on the "Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" port with another tweet. The Switch version will be done by the same team that ported action role-playing game "A Bard's Tale" to iOS and Android platforms.

Fan responses to the upcoming port were mostly positive. Some replies to Fargo's initial tweet said that the game would work well for a mobile console like the Switch. Players who do not have time to play on the PC are delighted with the news of a mobile port, as well.

"Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" is a role-playing experience played as an isometric party-based game, similar to "Baldur's Gate" and "Pillars of Eternity." The game is turn-based, with gameplay that favors a good balance of tactics and strategy. There are multiple ways to solve any given situation.

The level of customization is diverse, featuring hundreds of characters. There are thousands of ways that their appearances can be customized, so no two players will get the same exact experience form the game.

Each character can choose to equip any of the 150 weapons available, further adding to the depth of customization.

"Wasteland 2: Director's Cut" was first released in September 2014. It is the sequel to the first post-apocalyptic game ever created, inspiring the likes of the "Fallout" video game franchise.

News
Sarah Mullally reiterates apology as safeguarding record comes under the spotlight
Sarah Mullally reiterates apology as safeguarding record comes under the spotlight

The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has come under pressure over her handling of past safeguarding cases. 

Evangelical vicar accused of abuse won't stand trial
Evangelical vicar accused of abuse won't stand trial

A leading figure among conservative evangelical Anglicans will not stand trial for alleged abuse, it has emerged.

Church of England bishops delay final decision on same-sex blessings
Church of England bishops delay final decision on same-sex blessings

The Church of England's House of Bishops has postponed a final decision on the Living in Love and Faith process as it continues to work on proposals. 

Faith in the festive chaos: how you can sustain your family’s faith this Christmas
Faith in the festive chaos: how you can sustain your family’s faith this Christmas

Anna Hawken, Parenting for Faith from BRF Ministries, has some helpful tips for families to connect with God in the midst of the "December tornado".