Shuten Order will soon make its way to the next generation of Nintendo hardware with the debut of Shuten Order Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Announced for release on November 27, 2025, this updated edition brings optimized performance and new control options to one of the most intriguing titles launched in recent years.
The highly anticipated release reflects Nintendo's continued support for diverse narrative experiences on its popular consoles, following significant success on the current Nintendo Switch platform. Developed as a unique blend of five intertwined adventure games, Shuten Order has become notable for its ambitious storytelling and genre-defying gameplay.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces key enhancements, with improved frame rates ensuring a smoother experience and the addition of mouse control support for compatible segments—the latter a rare but welcome inclusion for a console adventure game.
These refinements aim to make gameplay more accessible and immersive for both newcomers and returning fans. For those unfamiliar with Shuten Order, the game is set in a dystopian world on the brink of collapse, where a religious cult known as the Shuten Order—preaching apocalyptic ideology—forms its own nation-state.
During a festival celebrating the group’s rise, their enigmatic leader is murdered, sending shockwaves through the new society.
Players take on the role of Rei, a resurrected protagonist with fragmented memories, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the Founder’s death.
With only four days—"168 hours until the end of the world"—players face a relentless countdown to expose the murderer from among five key suspects, all high-ranking ministers within the Shuten Order. The game’s signature structure divides the investigation into five distinct routes, each presenting a new gameplay style and perspective focused on a different suspect: - **Ministry of Security:** Stealth action horror sequences require evading the legendary killer Nephilim, while solving puzzles from a top-down viewpoint. - **Ministry of Justice:** Classic detective work is front and center, challenging players to analyze clues, interview characters, and reconstruct murder cases with visual novel-style mechanics. - **Ministry of Science:** A multi-perspective visual novel segment has players shift between character viewpoints to survive a terrorist attack, making choices that influence each other’s lives. - **Ministry of Education:** This branch adopts a romance adventure format, tasking players with building relationships and deducing the true identity of a poisoner by navigating social scenarios within a school setting. - **Ministry of Health:** Extreme escape room gameplay awaits as players attempt to outwit deadly traps and navigate harrowing scenarios in pursuit of freedom. Completing all routes unlocks a final chapter to reveal the game’s ultimate mystery, providing significant replay value and a complex, interconnected narrative. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Shuten Order will be distributed digitally via the eShop.
For existing Nintendo Switch owners, an affordable Upgrade Pack will be available, priced at 330 yen (regional pricing may vary), allowing fans to enhance their current version with the latest features. With this announcement, Nintendo reaffirms its commitment to supporting unique, story-driven experiences on new hardware.
Shuten Order’s multi-genre structure and narrative ambition position it as a standout release for the Nintendo Switch 2, and its enhanced edition is set to deliver a richer, more versatile gameplay experience when it launches in November 2025.
Stay updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 news, including release schedules and eShop offerings, for more industry developments.
Announced for release on November 27, 2025, this updated edition brings optimized performance and new control options to one of the most intriguing titles launched in recent years.
The highly anticipated release reflects Nintendo's continued support for diverse narrative experiences on its popular consoles, following significant success on the current Nintendo Switch platform. Developed as a unique blend of five intertwined adventure games, Shuten Order has become notable for its ambitious storytelling and genre-defying gameplay.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Edition introduces key enhancements, with improved frame rates ensuring a smoother experience and the addition of mouse control support for compatible segments—the latter a rare but welcome inclusion for a console adventure game.
These refinements aim to make gameplay more accessible and immersive for both newcomers and returning fans. For those unfamiliar with Shuten Order, the game is set in a dystopian world on the brink of collapse, where a religious cult known as the Shuten Order—preaching apocalyptic ideology—forms its own nation-state.
During a festival celebrating the group’s rise, their enigmatic leader is murdered, sending shockwaves through the new society.
Players take on the role of Rei, a resurrected protagonist with fragmented memories, tasked with uncovering the truth behind the Founder’s death.
With only four days—"168 hours until the end of the world"—players face a relentless countdown to expose the murderer from among five key suspects, all high-ranking ministers within the Shuten Order. The game’s signature structure divides the investigation into five distinct routes, each presenting a new gameplay style and perspective focused on a different suspect: - **Ministry of Security:** Stealth action horror sequences require evading the legendary killer Nephilim, while solving puzzles from a top-down viewpoint. - **Ministry of Justice:** Classic detective work is front and center, challenging players to analyze clues, interview characters, and reconstruct murder cases with visual novel-style mechanics. - **Ministry of Science:** A multi-perspective visual novel segment has players shift between character viewpoints to survive a terrorist attack, making choices that influence each other’s lives. - **Ministry of Education:** This branch adopts a romance adventure format, tasking players with building relationships and deducing the true identity of a poisoner by navigating social scenarios within a school setting. - **Ministry of Health:** Extreme escape room gameplay awaits as players attempt to outwit deadly traps and navigate harrowing scenarios in pursuit of freedom. Completing all routes unlocks a final chapter to reveal the game’s ultimate mystery, providing significant replay value and a complex, interconnected narrative. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Shuten Order will be distributed digitally via the eShop.
For existing Nintendo Switch owners, an affordable Upgrade Pack will be available, priced at 330 yen (regional pricing may vary), allowing fans to enhance their current version with the latest features. With this announcement, Nintendo reaffirms its commitment to supporting unique, story-driven experiences on new hardware.
Shuten Order’s multi-genre structure and narrative ambition position it as a standout release for the Nintendo Switch 2, and its enhanced edition is set to deliver a richer, more versatile gameplay experience when it launches in November 2025.
Stay updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 news, including release schedules and eShop offerings, for more industry developments.
