Starlink: Battle for Atlas Receives Free Crimson Moon Update on Nintendo Switch

Ubisoft has officially released the highly anticipated Crimson Moon update for Starlink: Battle for Atlas on Nintendo Switch.

This major free update is now available to download and brings a wealth of new content to the ambitious sci-fi action game.

Since its original launch in 2018, Starlink: Battle for Atlas has continued to evolve, offering players expansive space exploration and real-time combat across the sprawling Atlas star system on the Nintendo Switch platform. To mark the launch of the Crimson Moon update, Ubisoft unveiled a new animated webisode, introducing players to the notorious Outlaw Games.

This digital episode expands upon the game's universe and provides fresh narrative context as players dive into the new activities available with this update. With the Crimson Moon’s sudden appearance in the Atlas system, players will find that the galaxy has been dramatically transformed.

The update introduces a variety of new gameplay experiences, including single-player and two-player split-screen racing tracks.

Alongside these competitive races, players can enter the Crimson Coliseum, where they must survive waves of formidable enemies.

All progress and performance will now be tracked on detailed leaderboards, allowing pilots to see how they stack up against the global Starlink community. The Crimson Moon update’s impact goes beyond new modes.

According to Ubisoft, the entire world of Atlas sees significant changes, including new faction-based story missions and weekly challenges.

These additions aim to provide both solo players and fans of local multiplayer with extended replay value, ensuring that the adventure feels fresh even for longtime explorers of the Atlas star system. Starlink: Battle for Atlas has been supported with regular content updates since its debut for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Ubisoft’s commitment to offering free downloadable content underscores its ongoing dedication to the game's community.

The game remains available globally on the Nintendo eShop and continues to attract both new players and returning fans with its unique mix of modular spaceship toys and digital action gameplay. With the Crimson Moon update now live, Nintendo Switch players can experience a revitalized Atlas brimming with new challenges and narratives, cementing Starlink: Battle for Atlas as a standout title among Ubisoft’s catalog of Switch-supported games.