Annapurna Interactive has announced that Stray, the chart-topping indie adventure developed by BlueTwelve Studio, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 28.
The publisher says the Switch 2 port will feature upgraded visuals, native 4K resolution, an improved frame rate, and optional mouse control.
Stray originally launched on July 19, 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC and received strong critical attention for its worldbuilding and unique protagonist.
According to Annapurna’s announcement, the Switch 2 edition preserves the core experience of Stray while targeting the higher fidelity and performance capabilities of the new hardware.
The company described the port as delivering enhanced visuals and smoother performance thanks to frame‑rate improvements, and added that players will be able to use mouse control as an alternative input option.
Reporting the game's design in journalistic terms, Annapurna emphasized that Stray lets players experience the environment from the vantage point of a stray cat.
The publisher noted the game encourages playful interaction with the world, stealth and agility when avoiding threats, and environmental problem solving amid a city inhabited by robots and hostile creatures.
Players will navigate tight spaces and high vantage points, employ stealth and nimble movement, and engage with the setting’s unusual inhabitants as part of the core gameplay loop.
Developer BlueTwelve Studio earned broad recognition for Stray’s release in 2022, with praise focusing on its art direction, atmosphere and mechanical design.
Annapurna Interactive, the game’s publisher, has managed the title’s releases across platforms since launch.
Annapurna’s Switch 2 announcement focuses on the technical upgrades and the preservation of Stray’s signature cat‑centric gameplay.
The publisher has not expanded on pricing, preorders, or additional platform-specific features beyond the stated enhancements.
For Switch owners watching Nintendo’s ecosystem, a new port to Nintendo Switch 2 represents a notable expansion of the game’s platform availability, and it will be listed on Nintendo’s digital storefront at launch.
Keep an eye on official Annapurna Interactive channels and Nintendo communications for any follow-up details, such as launch times, regional availability and eShop listings as May 28 approaches.
The publisher says the Switch 2 port will feature upgraded visuals, native 4K resolution, an improved frame rate, and optional mouse control.
Stray originally launched on July 19, 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC and received strong critical attention for its worldbuilding and unique protagonist.
According to Annapurna’s announcement, the Switch 2 edition preserves the core experience of Stray while targeting the higher fidelity and performance capabilities of the new hardware.
The company described the port as delivering enhanced visuals and smoother performance thanks to frame‑rate improvements, and added that players will be able to use mouse control as an alternative input option.
Reporting the game's design in journalistic terms, Annapurna emphasized that Stray lets players experience the environment from the vantage point of a stray cat.
The publisher noted the game encourages playful interaction with the world, stealth and agility when avoiding threats, and environmental problem solving amid a city inhabited by robots and hostile creatures.
Players will navigate tight spaces and high vantage points, employ stealth and nimble movement, and engage with the setting’s unusual inhabitants as part of the core gameplay loop.
Developer BlueTwelve Studio earned broad recognition for Stray’s release in 2022, with praise focusing on its art direction, atmosphere and mechanical design.
Annapurna Interactive, the game’s publisher, has managed the title’s releases across platforms since launch.
Annapurna’s Switch 2 announcement focuses on the technical upgrades and the preservation of Stray’s signature cat‑centric gameplay.
The publisher has not expanded on pricing, preorders, or additional platform-specific features beyond the stated enhancements.
For Switch owners watching Nintendo’s ecosystem, a new port to Nintendo Switch 2 represents a notable expansion of the game’s platform availability, and it will be listed on Nintendo’s digital storefront at launch.
Keep an eye on official Annapurna Interactive channels and Nintendo communications for any follow-up details, such as launch times, regional availability and eShop listings as May 28 approaches.