Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Release Date, Enhanced Features, and Void and Voltage Update Detailed
Fireshine Games and Pugstorm have officially announced the launch date for Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, bringing their critically acclaimed sandbox adventure to the next-generation Nintendo hardware.
The enhanced version of Core Keeper will be available globally as a digital release on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2026. Developed by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games, Core Keeper has earned a reputation for its engaging underground exploration and cooperative gameplay.
With the release of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, both returning and new Switch players will experience significant technical upgrades.
According to the developers, the new edition includes improved graphical fidelity, refined lighting and shadows, better water quality, enhanced particle effects, and targets a smooth 60 frames per second for an immersive adventure. A major highlight for Nintendo Switch 2 players is the addition of robust local and online co-op support for up to eight players—double the capacity of the original Switch version.
This feature ensures that larger groups can collaborate to uncover secrets and face the perils of Core Keeper’s sprawling underground world.
Players who continue to use the original Nintendo Switch are not left behind; they can join eight-player sessions hosted via the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing for seamless cross-generation co-op experiences. Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches alongside the eagerly anticipated Void and Voltage Update, offering a wealth of new content at no extra cost across all supported platforms.
The update introduces Breaker’s Reach, a brand-new biome, along with unique enemy types and the formidable robo-boss S.A.H.A.B.A.R.
Additionally, players can wield new destructive weaponry, including the blazing Flamethrower and the powerful Minigun, providing fresh tactical options for both combat and exploration. For those unfamiliar with the series, Core Keeper places players in the role of an explorer awakened by a mysterious relic inside an endless, procedurally generated cavern full of valuable resources, ancient secrets, and challenging monsters.
Core gameplay revolves around mining resources to construct elaborate bases, crafting equipment, surviving against formidable foes, and ultimately powering up the mystical Core.
Players can farm crops, cook new recipes, and experiment with a wide variety of playstyles—either solo or with friends through expanded co-op modes. The new edition cements Fireshine Games and Pugstorm’s commitment to keeping Core Keeper at the forefront of cooperative sandbox adventures on Nintendo platforms.
With robust multiplayer options and substantial content updates, Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition stands poised to captivate a new wave of players while rewarding the loyalty of its existing community. Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrives digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide January 28, 2026.
The enhanced version of Core Keeper will be available globally as a digital release on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2026. Developed by Pugstorm and published by Fireshine Games, Core Keeper has earned a reputation for its engaging underground exploration and cooperative gameplay.
With the release of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, both returning and new Switch players will experience significant technical upgrades.
According to the developers, the new edition includes improved graphical fidelity, refined lighting and shadows, better water quality, enhanced particle effects, and targets a smooth 60 frames per second for an immersive adventure. A major highlight for Nintendo Switch 2 players is the addition of robust local and online co-op support for up to eight players—double the capacity of the original Switch version.
This feature ensures that larger groups can collaborate to uncover secrets and face the perils of Core Keeper’s sprawling underground world.
Players who continue to use the original Nintendo Switch are not left behind; they can join eight-player sessions hosted via the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing for seamless cross-generation co-op experiences. Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches alongside the eagerly anticipated Void and Voltage Update, offering a wealth of new content at no extra cost across all supported platforms.
The update introduces Breaker’s Reach, a brand-new biome, along with unique enemy types and the formidable robo-boss S.A.H.A.B.A.R.
Additionally, players can wield new destructive weaponry, including the blazing Flamethrower and the powerful Minigun, providing fresh tactical options for both combat and exploration. For those unfamiliar with the series, Core Keeper places players in the role of an explorer awakened by a mysterious relic inside an endless, procedurally generated cavern full of valuable resources, ancient secrets, and challenging monsters.
Core gameplay revolves around mining resources to construct elaborate bases, crafting equipment, surviving against formidable foes, and ultimately powering up the mystical Core.
Players can farm crops, cook new recipes, and experiment with a wide variety of playstyles—either solo or with friends through expanded co-op modes. The new edition cements Fireshine Games and Pugstorm’s commitment to keeping Core Keeper at the forefront of cooperative sandbox adventures on Nintendo platforms.
With robust multiplayer options and substantial content updates, Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition stands poised to captivate a new wave of players while rewarding the loyalty of its existing community. Core Keeper Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrives digitally on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide January 28, 2026.
