Ravenswatch Switch 2 Edition Launches December 10, With North America on December 18
The co-op roguelike gets a Switch 2 Edition with Full HD and 60 fps, free for owners of the Switch version, arriving December 10 worldwide and December 18 in North America.
Passtech Games' co-op roguelike Ravenswatch is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version, and the release dates are now set. According to Gematsu, the Switch 2 Edition arrives on December 10 worldwide, except North America, where it lands on December 18.
What the Switch 2 Edition offers
Compared with the original Switch release, the new edition brings what the announcement describes as significantly better performance. That means improved textures, Full HD display and a stable 60 frames per second.
The key detail for current players is the price of admission: anyone who already owns the Nintendo Switch version gets the upgrade at no cost, according to the overview Gematsu quoted from Nacon.
Physical edition contents
A physical Switch 2 Edition is also planned. It will include the game cartridge, all content updates released since the game's launch, and nine downloadable add-ons. Among those are three additional heroes: Romeo, Juliet and Merlin.
The sources do not give a price for the physical edition or a list of retailers.
About the game
Ravenswatch is a top-down roguelike action game built around real-time combat, in which you play heroes from folk tales and legends fighting a corrupting force called the Nightmare. It is playable solo or in online co-op for up to four players.
Gematsu's overview lists 13 heroes, more than 250 talents, 50 magical items, four difficulty levels and custom game modes, plus cross-play co-op. The game's Steam page gives slightly different figures in its description, mentioning nine heroes and over 200 talents.
Passtech Games previously made Curse of the Dead Gods, and Ravenswatch is described as a new formula from the same studio.
Existing platforms and reception
Ravenswatch is already available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC through Steam.
On Steam, 85% of the 8,580 user reviews are positive, though the share is lower, at 68%, among the 228 reviews from the last 30 days. The store page also quotes outlets including Try Hard Guides (10/10), God is a Geek (9/10) and Hardcore Gamer (4/5).
What it means for you
If you already own Ravenswatch on Switch, the Switch 2 Edition should cost nothing extra, so you can plan to move over on release day. Players in North America should note the eight-day gap: December 18 rather than December 10. If you want the cartridge with the extra heroes included, the physical edition is the option to watch, though pricing has not been shared in these sources.
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Quick answers
When does Ravenswatch Switch 2 Edition come out?
It launches December 10 worldwide and December 18 in North America, per Gematsu's report of the announcement.
Do I have to pay to upgrade from the Switch version?
No. The upgrade is free for owners of the original Nintendo Switch version.
What extra content is in the physical edition?
It includes the cartridge, all content updates since launch and nine downloadable add-ons, including the heroes Romeo, Juliet and Merlin.
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