Kinetic Games has officially confirmed that their hit cooperative psychological horror title, Phasmophobia, is set to haunt the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
This announcement marks a major step forward for the indie studio, as the game gears up to reach a fresh audience on Nintendo’s next-generation platform via the Nintendo eShop. Originally released in Early Access in 2020, Phasmophobia quickly gained notoriety within the horror game community for its immersive co-op gameplay and chilling atmosphere.
Developed by Kinetic Games, the title thrusts up to four players into investigations of haunted locales, where teamwork and resourcefulness are essential to surviving encounters with over 20 unique types of restless spirits. "We’re thrilled to finally share that Phasmophobia will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2," said Kinetic Games CEO and game director Daniel Knight.
"It’s an announcement that our community and the development team have been eagerly anticipating for quite some time, so it’s a great feeling to make it public at last.
With the full 1.0 release on schedule for 2026, we’re excited to welcome new investigators to the experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 players can look forward to all the content and updates we have planned throughout 2025 and beyond." Phasmophobia’s gameplay centers around authentic ghost-hunting mechanics and a deeply immersive experience.
With realistic graphics, environmental sound design, and a streamlined UI, players navigate through over 10 distinct haunted settings.
The game’s innovative voice recognition system enables direct interaction with in-game ghosts, using real microphones to conduct séances and communicate via tools like Spirit Boxes and Ouija Boards. Key features outlined by Kinetic Games include: - Over 20 ghost varieties, each exhibiting distinct behaviors, weaknesses, and manifestations. - A diverse set of ghost-hunting tools, including EMF Readers, Thermometers, and Cursed Possessions, that offer both opportunities and risks to player sanity. - Multiple gameplay modes featuring five difficulty levels, custom difficulty options, and handcrafted weekly challenges. - Cooperative multiplayer support for up to four players, with seamless input compatibility and integrated teamwork-focused gameplay. - Strategic roles within gameplay, whether tackling haunted investigations head-on or supporting friends remotely with surveillance equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Phasmophobia will be available for digital purchase globally on the Nintendo eShop at launch.
This expansion marks a significant milestone for Kinetic Games as the critically acclaimed ghost-hunting experience prepares to terrify a new wave of players on next-generation Nintendo hardware. Phasmophobia’s arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the continued popularity of multiplayer horror games and reflects Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to deliver diverse experiences on its upcoming platform.
Current and future ghost hunters can anticipate unraveling every chilling haunt when the game launches worldwide in 2026.
This announcement marks a major step forward for the indie studio, as the game gears up to reach a fresh audience on Nintendo’s next-generation platform via the Nintendo eShop. Originally released in Early Access in 2020, Phasmophobia quickly gained notoriety within the horror game community for its immersive co-op gameplay and chilling atmosphere.
Developed by Kinetic Games, the title thrusts up to four players into investigations of haunted locales, where teamwork and resourcefulness are essential to surviving encounters with over 20 unique types of restless spirits. "We’re thrilled to finally share that Phasmophobia will be launching on Nintendo Switch 2," said Kinetic Games CEO and game director Daniel Knight.
"It’s an announcement that our community and the development team have been eagerly anticipating for quite some time, so it’s a great feeling to make it public at last.
With the full 1.0 release on schedule for 2026, we’re excited to welcome new investigators to the experience.
Nintendo Switch 2 players can look forward to all the content and updates we have planned throughout 2025 and beyond." Phasmophobia’s gameplay centers around authentic ghost-hunting mechanics and a deeply immersive experience.
With realistic graphics, environmental sound design, and a streamlined UI, players navigate through over 10 distinct haunted settings.
The game’s innovative voice recognition system enables direct interaction with in-game ghosts, using real microphones to conduct séances and communicate via tools like Spirit Boxes and Ouija Boards. Key features outlined by Kinetic Games include: - Over 20 ghost varieties, each exhibiting distinct behaviors, weaknesses, and manifestations. - A diverse set of ghost-hunting tools, including EMF Readers, Thermometers, and Cursed Possessions, that offer both opportunities and risks to player sanity. - Multiple gameplay modes featuring five difficulty levels, custom difficulty options, and handcrafted weekly challenges. - Cooperative multiplayer support for up to four players, with seamless input compatibility and integrated teamwork-focused gameplay. - Strategic roles within gameplay, whether tackling haunted investigations head-on or supporting friends remotely with surveillance equipment. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Phasmophobia will be available for digital purchase globally on the Nintendo eShop at launch.
This expansion marks a significant milestone for Kinetic Games as the critically acclaimed ghost-hunting experience prepares to terrify a new wave of players on next-generation Nintendo hardware. Phasmophobia’s arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 underscores the continued popularity of multiplayer horror games and reflects Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to deliver diverse experiences on its upcoming platform.
Current and future ghost hunters can anticipate unraveling every chilling haunt when the game launches worldwide in 2026.
