Rooftops & Alleys, the vertical parkour and freerunning title, has released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition as of November 10, 2026. The update delivers a suite of technical and community-focused improvements for the new hardware while preserving playability with Nintendo Switch owners via cross-play and a free upgrade for current Switch customers.
According to the announcement, the Switch 2 Edition adds support for up to 120 frames per second, reduces load times, and grants players access to community-created maps and content. Online multiplayer will be supported between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch players, ensuring that existing player bases remain connected across platforms. The developer also confirmed that owners of the Nintendo Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition at no additional cost.
Key improvements in the Switch 2 Edition
- Performance: Up to 120 FPS support on compatible Switch 2 hardware, aimed at smoother camera motion and more responsive input for parkour mechanics.
- Load times: Optimizations that shorten loading between areas and matches.
- Community content: Access to player-created maps and the ability to host custom maps for multiplayer modes.
- Cross-play: Online play supported between Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch users.
- Free upgrade: Existing Nintendo Switch owners receive the Switch 2 Edition without extra charge.
What Rooftops & Alleys offers
Rooftops & Alleys positions itself as a high-energy parkour experience focused on trick combos, vertical exploration, and competitive multiplayer. Players can explore large, parkour-ready maps solo or with friends, uncover hidden areas, and attempt time trials and trick challenges. Multiplayer modes include TAG, Capture the Flag, and Trick Battles, alongside free-roam sessions with friends.
The game also includes a number of creator-focused tools: a level editor that lets players build maps from scratch using a variety of shapes and interactable objects, and a replay editor with follow-player and free-camera modes for capturing runs. Additional features highlighted by the announcement include a pigeon companion for fast travel and route planning, and over 100 customization options for characters and their pigeons.
With this Switch 2 Edition, Rooftops & Alleys aims to leverage the newer hardware to improve performance and expand community-driven content while maintaining continuity with the existing Switch player community. For players tracking Nintendo Switch 2 releases and upgrades, this update is notable for its free upgrade path and cross-play support.