The Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't support the ever-critical Variable Refresh Rate in docked mode, though it was supposed to, according to pre-launch information. However, it seems like Nintendo hasn't completely abandoned the idea, according to a recently unearthed job listing.
As spotted by Nintendo Patents Watch on Bluesky, Nintendo is searching for a Senior Display Engineer with the following duties:
- “Architect, design, and implement display driver stack for use with current and future products.”
- “Develop and refine display software stack to ensure compliance with various display standards and specifications.”
- “Research and champion new features/technologies capable of being successfully deployed in massively used gaming consoles.”
While nothing in the list of duties suggests this engineer would be working on improving the Nintendo Switch 2 VRR support, which is currently limited to handheld mode, one the preferred requirements is “knowledge of display technologies such as HDR and VRR.”
As Nintendo Patents Watch noted, this isn't a confirmation that docked VRR support for the Nintendo Switch 2 is still being worked on, but it's a strong indication. As the system's display already supports VRR, there would be no need to hire a new engineer with VRR expertise if the company wasn't planning something new related to a feature that is becoming increasingly important for both PC and console gaming.
Besides potentially addressing one of the Nintendo Switch 2's biggest shortcomings, Nintendo is reportedly also working on a new hardware revision, in addition to the one launching in Europe with a replaceable battery. Last month, a new LCD display with an updated design was discovered, suggesting the company could bring back a hardware lottery that gamers already had to contend with during the Nintendo 3DS days.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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