Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: CD Projekt Red Details Optimized Features

Nintendo has revealed an upcoming milestone for Switch fans: CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition will officially launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

This move follows a new installment of Nintendo’s Creator’s Voice video series, which features insights from industry-leading developers about bringing their flagship titles to Nintendo hardware. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, developed by the acclaimed CD Projekt Red, offers players a sprawling open-world action-adventure role-playing experience.

It casts players as the cyber-enhanced mercenary V, navigating the dystopian streets of Night City in an uncompromising quest for survival and personal glory.

For the Switch 2 release, gamers will have access to both the main game and the critically praised Phantom Liberty expansion, ensuring the complete Cyberpunk 2077 experience is available on Nintendo’s upcoming platform. In the Creator’s Voice video, Adam Badowski, game director at CD Projekt Red, and Charles Tremblay, vice president of technology, elaborated on the process of adapting such a technically ambitious RPG for the Nintendo Switch 2.

According to Badowski, the team’s focus has been on optimizing Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition for every play style supported by the new hardware.

Tremblay added that this version will fully leverage the Switch 2’s unique capabilities: "Players can engage with motion controls in combat, utilize Gyroscope Mode for precise aiming, and seamlessly navigate menus and inventories using tap, swipe, or pinch gestures." Furthermore, the update introduces the ability to play with Joy-Con 2 (R) as a mouse, enhancing both accessibility and gameplay immersion. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition’s release on Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrates CD Projekt Red’s ongoing commitment to making their games accessible to a wider range of players and platforms.

The package, set to be available at retail and via digital download on the Nintendo eShop, marks a significant achievement in bringing a modern AAA experience to Nintendo users without compromising on features or gameplay depth. As anticipation grows for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its expanding software lineup, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition stands out as a flagship release, underscoring the system’s advanced technical specifications and versatility.

Fans can look forward to experiencing the full story and high-fidelity action of Night City with the features and enhancements that define CD Projekt Red’s development philosophy.

Mark your calendars for June 5, 2025, when Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition makes its debut on Nintendo Switch 2—offering both loyal fans and new players a definitive way to explore Night City.

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