Cookie Clicker Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Iconic Idle Game Arrives May 2025
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Published on: May 11, 2025
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Cookie Clicker, the genre-defining idle game originally created by French developer Orteil, is officially making its way to Nintendo Switch.
Following its debut in 2013, Cookie Clicker has attracted millions of players worldwide thanks to its addictive core gameplay loop and constant stream of updates.
The acclaimed title is now poised for its first appearance on a Nintendo console, with a digital release set for May 22, 2025, according to a newly published store listing on the Nintendo eShop.
The Nintendo Switch version of Cookie Clicker promises to deliver the classic incremental gameplay experience that has made the title a mainstay among idle game enthusiasts.
What appears simple at first—baking virtual cookies with a single click—quickly evolves into a rich experience, with players unlocking a plethora of upgrades, recruiting whimsical cookie producers, and accessing mini-games to maximize cookie production.
In its official description, the publisher highlights that Cookie Clicker is about producing staggering quantities of cookies.
Players expand their operation by enlisting various cookie-making characters, such as the iconic Grandmas, efficient Farms, sprawling Factories, and otherworldly Portals.
Cookie Clicker’s Nintendo Switch port aims to preserve the game’s signature charm while introducing recent updates and features that have been added through ongoing development.
Notably, the Switch version will include over 600 upgrades, the fan-favorite ability to pet your in-game dragon, and multiple mini-games.
Players will be able to unlock coveted permanent improvements known as heavenly perma-upgrades, enhancing replay value for both new and returning players.
The game’s soundtrack, composed by celebrated artist C418—best known for his work on Minecraft—adds atmospheric depth to the distinctive idle gameplay.
Since its original 2013 launch, Cookie Clicker has seen continuous updates and an active fanbase on PC and web platforms.
The title’s enduring popularity is a testament to both its foundational simplicity and the ongoing commitment of its developer, Orteil.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch edition, published by Playdigious, will be priced at $4.99 and available exclusively via the eShop.
This new release marks a significant milestone for Cookie Clicker, further cementing its legacy in the casual and idle gaming space, and expanding its reach to the vast Nintendo Switch audience.
For continued updates on Cookie Clicker, future Nintendo Direct announcements, and more Nintendo Switch news, stay tuned to our coverage.
