Ravenswatch arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in December with a free upgrade

Ravenswatch is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 10 December worldwide, with the North American launch following on 18 December. NACON and Passtech Games announced the release through Games Press on 10 November. ¹

The co-op action game is already available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The Switch 2 edition is aimed at making the existing game’s move to Nintendo’s newer hardware feel like an upgrade rather than a straight port.

According to the announcement, the Switch 2 version improves the game’s textures, supports Full HD display output and targets a stable 60 frames per second. Owners of the original Nintendo Switch edition will receive the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade.

Ravenswatch combines fast top-down combat with a roster built around folklore and fairytale characters. It supports online co-op for up to four players, with cross-play included, so the new version should slot into the existing multiplayer community rather than creating a separate island for Switch 2 owners.

The physical Switch 2 edition will include the base game, all content updates released since launch and nine downloadable expansions. The announcement specifically names Romeo, Juliet and Merlin among that additional content. A price was not included, so regional Nintendo eShop and retailer listings will need to settle the cost closer to launch.

The game’s existing Steam listing shows the same combat-focused presentation: multiple playable characters fighting through a gloomy woodland arena while managing abilities and enemies at once. ²

What this means for Switch 2 players

The free-upgrade policy removes the biggest friction for people who already own Ravenswatch on the original Switch. The more meaningful question is whether the technical improvements are visible during busy fights, where stable performance matters more than a higher-resolution menu or sharper textures.

The 60fps target and Full HD support are sensible priorities for a game built around movement, enemy patterns and co-operative timing. They should make the Switch 2 version a cleaner way to play, although the announcement does not specify whether the target is locked in every scene or whether additional visual modes will be offered.

Our opinion

This is the right kind of Switch 2 upgrade: it gives existing owners a reason to return without charging them again, while making the hardware benefits clear. Ravenswatch’s co-op combat is a better fit for smoother performance than for a pile of cosmetic extras, and the nine-DLC physical package gives newcomers a straightforward entry point.

The missing price is the only obvious gap for shoppers. Until Nintendo and retailers publish regional listings, the safest conclusion is that the game launches on 10 December outside North America and 18 December in North America, with the technical promise and free-upgrade details doing most of the selling.