Ubisoft has confirmed that Far Cry 3 Classic Edition and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 as digital-only releases via the Nintendo eShop in Spring 2027.
The move brings two well-known entries from the Far Cry franchise to Nintendo's next-generation platform, giving Switch 2 owners access to both the open-world origin story and its neon-soaked spin-off.
Far Cry 3 originally launched for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in late 2012 and was developed by Ubisoft Montreal.
The game established series staples — open-world exploration, crafting and outpost liberation — and introduced players to Jason Brody and the franchise's widely discussed antagonist, Vaas.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was released in 2013 as a standalone, retro-futuristic take on the Far Cry formula, celebrated for its 1980s sci-fi pastiche and over-the-top presentation.
In a publisher statement accompanying the announcement, Ubisoft described Far Cry 3 Classic Edition as a landmark open-world shooter that places players in the role of Jason Brody on a lawless tropical island, highlighting tense encounters, stealth, hunting, crafting and explosive first-person combat.
The company said Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition reinvents the series into a neon-drenched, VHS-era action fantasy in which players control cyber-commando Rex 'Power' Colt while battling cyborg soldiers, mutants and Blood Dragons.
Both titles previously appeared on modern consoles: the original Far Cry 3 and its related releases have been reissued for newer platforms following their initial console generation launches.
The Switch 2 editions will be distributed digitally via the Nintendo eShop worldwide during the Spring 2027 window announced by Ubisoft; no physical release details or firm launch dates were provided in the announcement.
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, the Classic Editions represent an opportunity to experience two of the franchise's most influential entries on Nintendo's successor hardware.
Ubisoft's catalog has frequently been a fixture on multiple platforms, and this release continues that trend by bringing established Far Cry entries to a new handheld-home hybrid audience.
Expect further updates from Ubisoft and Nintendo as the Spring 2027 release window approaches, including pricing and technical details for the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop listings.
The move brings two well-known entries from the Far Cry franchise to Nintendo's next-generation platform, giving Switch 2 owners access to both the open-world origin story and its neon-soaked spin-off.
Far Cry 3 originally launched for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in late 2012 and was developed by Ubisoft Montreal.
The game established series staples — open-world exploration, crafting and outpost liberation — and introduced players to Jason Brody and the franchise's widely discussed antagonist, Vaas.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was released in 2013 as a standalone, retro-futuristic take on the Far Cry formula, celebrated for its 1980s sci-fi pastiche and over-the-top presentation.
In a publisher statement accompanying the announcement, Ubisoft described Far Cry 3 Classic Edition as a landmark open-world shooter that places players in the role of Jason Brody on a lawless tropical island, highlighting tense encounters, stealth, hunting, crafting and explosive first-person combat.
The company said Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Classic Edition reinvents the series into a neon-drenched, VHS-era action fantasy in which players control cyber-commando Rex 'Power' Colt while battling cyborg soldiers, mutants and Blood Dragons.
Both titles previously appeared on modern consoles: the original Far Cry 3 and its related releases have been reissued for newer platforms following their initial console generation launches.
The Switch 2 editions will be distributed digitally via the Nintendo eShop worldwide during the Spring 2027 window announced by Ubisoft; no physical release details or firm launch dates were provided in the announcement.
For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, the Classic Editions represent an opportunity to experience two of the franchise's most influential entries on Nintendo's successor hardware.
Ubisoft's catalog has frequently been a fixture on multiple platforms, and this release continues that trend by bringing established Far Cry entries to a new handheld-home hybrid audience.
Expect further updates from Ubisoft and Nintendo as the Spring 2027 release window approaches, including pricing and technical details for the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop listings.
