Dying Light Switch Update: Techland Confirms No 'Retouched' Upgrade for Nintendo Switch Players

Dying Light developer Techland has officially confirmed that the newly announced 'Retouched' update—featuring significant audio and visual improvements—will not be coming to the Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Since its original release, Dying Light has stood out as a technical achievement on Nintendo Switch, bringing its expansive zombie survival world to a portable platform previously thought ill-suited for such large-scale, graphically intensive games.

Techland’s ability to deliver a strong port of Dying Light remains a testament to its engineering expertise and commitment to the Nintendo ecosystem. However, in a recent post published on Techland’s official blog and corroborated by Eurogamer, the studio stated that the upcoming Dying Light 'Retouched' update is geared specifically toward platforms with more advanced hardware capabilities.

The enhancements—such as 8K ultra-detailed shadows and a broader array of audio-visual refinements—are designed to leverage the power of next-gen consoles and PC.

As a result, the Nintendo Switch hardware will not support these graphical upgrades, leaving the current Switch edition at its existing feature set. A Techland spokesperson, responding to IGN, explained further: “At this moment, we do not have plans for a Switch 2 port of the original Dying Light.

Our focus remains on delivering Dying Light: The Beast on August 22, 2025, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and we have no updates regarding Nintendo Switch 2 at this time.” Dying Light launched on Nintendo Switch in October 2021, earning recognition for bringing open-world zombie action to portable play.

Despite the limitations of the hardware, Techland optimized the game for the system, ensuring a smooth experience for fans on the go.

The 'Retouched' update, however, will only be available to players on platforms that meet the demands of the new technology, such as PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. With Techland’s future development efforts focused on Dying Light: The Beast and no current plans for a Switch 2 version or further Switch updates, Nintendo Switch fans will have to continue enjoying the vanilla version of Dying Light or explore the many other acclaimed zombie titles available on the eShop.

As it stands, the Switch family is not part of the roadmap for Dying Light’s evolving vision. For more updates on Dying Light, Techland, and Nintendo Switch news, stay tuned to our coverage.

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