Stray Switch 2 Launch: Annapurna Apologizes as Upgrade Discount Fails for Switch 1 Owners
Annapurna Interactive’s cat-focused platformer Stray — developed by BlueTwelve Studio — arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this week, expanding the game’s platform footprint beyond its original PC and PlayStation launch.
The Switch 2 release is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop and includes technical upgrades such as 4K visuals, a higher frame rate target, and added mouse control support.
Pricing for the new edition is set at £23.99 / $29.99, with a 40% launch discount reducing the price to £14.39 / $17.99 until 17th June.
Publisher apology and storefront error
Annapurna Interactive issued an apology after the Switch 2 storefront rollout failed to apply an intended upgrade discount.
The publisher said the launch was meant to include a 100% owners’ discount for players who already own Stray digitally on Nintendo Switch (original hardware), excluding Japan, but a backend error on the storefront prevented that discount from being applied.
In a follow-up communication, Annapurna stated it is coordinating directly with Nintendo to resolve the issue and expects a fix to be implemented in the coming days.
The company apologized for the inconvenience to affected players while the teams work on a correction.
Status of physical copy owners
Annapurna has not provided confirmation about whether owners of physical Nintendo Switch copies of Stray (Switch 1) will qualify for the same owners’ discount on Switch 2.
The publisher’s public messages specified eligibility for digital owners on the original Switch, and no additional clarification has been posted regarding physical editions.
What this means for players
For new buyers, the Switch 2 version of Stray is available now on the Switch eShop at the listed price and launch discount through 17th June.
Existing digital owners on Nintendo Switch should see the intended upgrade applied once Annapurna and Nintendo complete the storefront fix.
Players seeking more immediate clarification are advised to monitor official Annapurna Interactive channels and Nintendo’s eShop updates for confirmed timelines and eligibility details.
Stray remains a high-profile title for BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive, and this Switch 2 release brings visual and control improvements aimed at taking advantage of the newer hardware.
Annapurna Interactive’s cat-focused platformer Stray — developed by BlueTwelve Studio — arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this week, expanding the game’s platform footprint beyond its original PC and PlayStation launch.
The Switch 2 release is available on the Nintendo Switch eShop and includes technical upgrades such as 4K visuals, a higher frame rate target, and added mouse control support.
Pricing for the new edition is set at £23.99 / $29.99, with a 40% launch discount reducing the price to £14.39 / $17.99 until 17th June.
Publisher apology and storefront error
Annapurna Interactive issued an apology after the Switch 2 storefront rollout failed to apply an intended upgrade discount.
The publisher said the launch was meant to include a 100% owners’ discount for players who already own Stray digitally on Nintendo Switch (original hardware), excluding Japan, but a backend error on the storefront prevented that discount from being applied.
In a follow-up communication, Annapurna stated it is coordinating directly with Nintendo to resolve the issue and expects a fix to be implemented in the coming days.
The company apologized for the inconvenience to affected players while the teams work on a correction.
Status of physical copy owners
Annapurna has not provided confirmation about whether owners of physical Nintendo Switch copies of Stray (Switch 1) will qualify for the same owners’ discount on Switch 2.
The publisher’s public messages specified eligibility for digital owners on the original Switch, and no additional clarification has been posted regarding physical editions.
What this means for players
For new buyers, the Switch 2 version of Stray is available now on the Switch eShop at the listed price and launch discount through 17th June.
Existing digital owners on Nintendo Switch should see the intended upgrade applied once Annapurna and Nintendo complete the storefront fix.
Players seeking more immediate clarification are advised to monitor official Annapurna Interactive channels and Nintendo’s eShop updates for confirmed timelines and eligibility details.
Stray remains a high-profile title for BlueTwelve Studio and Annapurna Interactive, and this Switch 2 release brings visual and control improvements aimed at taking advantage of the newer hardware.