Hazelight's acclaimed co-op game It Takes Two arrives on Switch 2 with visual upgrades and a free update for Switch 1 owners.
This week sees a notable entry into the Nintendo Switch 2 library: the critically acclaimed co-op adventure It Takes Two by Hazelight Studios. As reported by both Nintendo Everything and Nintendo Life, the game is launching next week on October 15th with a suite of enhancements tailored for the new console. Most notably, owners of the original Switch version can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition for free, a move likely to please existing fans.
The upgraded version promises visual improvements to leverage the Switch 2’s capabilities and maintains its signature cross-play feature. The Friend’s Pass feature, allowing players to join a friend’s game even if only one of them owns a copy, continues to be supported. This trend of offering free next-gen upgrades seems in line with a strategy to maintain consumer goodwill amid new hardware cycles.
Graphics Comparison: Dragon’s Dogma 2
In related Switch 2 news, the graphical capabilities of the console have come under the spotlight this week with comparisons between the Switch 2 and PS5 versions of Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. According to Nintendo Life, the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits has showcased side-by-side footage revealing the Switch 2’s performance metrics. While the Switch 2 version runs at upscaled 1080p in handheld mode and 1440p docked mode, it offers a frame generation feature to reach the PS5’s smoother 60fps performance. This illustrates how the Switch 2 is aiming to bridge the performance gap with current-gen consoles while retaining its versatility.
GTA 6 on Switch 2: Still Uncertain
The question of whether Grand Theft Auto VI will arrive on the Switch 2 remains unanswered. As noted by Nintendo Life, Nintendo of America’s President has addressed the speculation, indicating that while the Switch 2 could theoretically handle such a demanding game, there has been no confirmation from Rockstar Games about a port. With GTA VI set to release soon, fans of the franchise will have to wait and see if Nintendo’s newest console will eventually share in the potentially record-breaking success of Rockstar’s latest installment.
Miscellaneous Updates
- In a nod to fans of crafting simulators, Nintendo Life reports that Hello Kitty Island Adventure, often compared to Animal Crossing, is now available for free for Switch Online members in North America until October 15th. This temporary free access is part of Nintendo’s ongoing Game Trial series.
- The Dave the Diver series will receive its final DLC in early 2027. As per Nintendo Life, this update will include a crossover with the popular Subnautica 2, expanding the underwater adventures even further.
Overall, this week brings a mix of excitement and anticipation, particularly around the performance of Switch 2 compared to other consoles on the market, and what it can bring to both classic and new titles alike.
