Krafton and creator James Bendon have released Dinkum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on the Nintendo eShop, bringing the Australian outback‑inspired survival life sim to Nintendo's digital storefront.
Players who already own Dinkum on Nintendo Switch can move to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost via a free Upgrade Pack distributed through the eShop.
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island that takes inspiration from the rugged Australian outback.
Players farm, hunt, mine, fish and forage to collect resources, expand a town, and uncover the island's secrets either solo or in multiplayer.
The title originally launched on PC and Xbox platforms before arriving on Nintendo hardware; the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a digital release available worldwide on the Nintendo eShop.
Bendon reflected on the release, noting that growing up with Nintendo made bringing his game to a Nintendo platform especially meaningful, and he said he remains motivated by the creativity of the community as he continues to expand the game's world with players.
Key features of Dinkum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Survival life sim with open goals: Plant and tend crops, raise livestock, craft furniture and decorations, or take a slower pace hunting fish, bugs and ores as seasons and weather influence gameplay.
- Exploration and combat: The island contains varied biomes including red deserts, lush forests and hidden mines.
Players will need tools, weapons and strategies—ranging from direct confrontation to traps—to survive and gather valuable resources.
- Town building and customization: Start from a simple camp and develop a thriving town with shops, fountains, windmills and festivals.
Customize your character and reshape the island to design a personal hub, then invite friends to visit and collaborate.
- Economy and progression: Sell harvests and foraged goods to earn the in‑game currency Dinks, reinvest to grow the town, unlock new shops and attract visitors who can become permanent residents.
Dinkum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now on the Nintendo eShop as a digital download.
Existing Nintendo Switch owners should find the free Upgrade Pack option listed on their eShop purchase page or in the game's store listing.
About the reporter: Alex Seedhouse has specialised in covering Nintendo within the games industry for 16 years, attending events such as E3 and gamescom and leading coverage across three console generations.
As a Metacritic‑approved critic, his reviews have contributed to critical coverage of hundreds of games.
Players who already own Dinkum on Nintendo Switch can move to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost via a free Upgrade Pack distributed through the eShop.
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island that takes inspiration from the rugged Australian outback.
Players farm, hunt, mine, fish and forage to collect resources, expand a town, and uncover the island's secrets either solo or in multiplayer.
The title originally launched on PC and Xbox platforms before arriving on Nintendo hardware; the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a digital release available worldwide on the Nintendo eShop.
Bendon reflected on the release, noting that growing up with Nintendo made bringing his game to a Nintendo platform especially meaningful, and he said he remains motivated by the creativity of the community as he continues to expand the game's world with players.
Key features of Dinkum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Survival life sim with open goals: Plant and tend crops, raise livestock, craft furniture and decorations, or take a slower pace hunting fish, bugs and ores as seasons and weather influence gameplay.
- Exploration and combat: The island contains varied biomes including red deserts, lush forests and hidden mines.
Players will need tools, weapons and strategies—ranging from direct confrontation to traps—to survive and gather valuable resources.
- Town building and customization: Start from a simple camp and develop a thriving town with shops, fountains, windmills and festivals.
Customize your character and reshape the island to design a personal hub, then invite friends to visit and collaborate.
- Economy and progression: Sell harvests and foraged goods to earn the in‑game currency Dinks, reinvest to grow the town, unlock new shops and attract visitors who can become permanent residents.
Dinkum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now on the Nintendo eShop as a digital download.
Existing Nintendo Switch owners should find the free Upgrade Pack option listed on their eShop purchase page or in the game's store listing.
About the reporter: Alex Seedhouse has specialised in covering Nintendo within the games industry for 16 years, attending events such as E3 and gamescom and leading coverage across three console generations.
As a Metacritic‑approved critic, his reviews have contributed to critical coverage of hundreds of games.