The Switch 2 is finally here, and so are its various launch titles. But unlike the launch of the Switch 1 — which saw everyone and their mother eagerly diving into Breath of the Wild — the Switch 2 isn’t launching alongside a massive new RPG from a beloved Nintendo franchise. It is, however, launching alongside a massive RPG: Cyberpunk 2077.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is the only non-Nintendo RPG on the Switch 2 launch title list, so it’s likely to see a good amount of players. Of course, you can still relive Breath of the Wild’s glory days or dive into Tears of the Kingdom — both games have Switch 2 versions available to purchase — but if you’ve had enough of Hyrule (or are just looking for something a bit more gritty), it might be time to check out Night City.
For those of us who witnessed Cyberpunk’s notoriously bumpy launch, “Cyberpunk running on a Switch” may sound like a recipe for disaster, but so far, the game seems to be performing quite well according to folks who have booted it up. It uses Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling to ensure Night City appears vibrant and alive, and features both a performance mode (targeting 40 frames per second at 1080p when docked or 720p when handheld) and a quality mode which aims for 30fps at 1080p regardless of whether the Switch 2 is in docked mode or handheld mode.
The Switch 2’s Joy-Con 2 controllers also add some additional variety to gameplay, allowing players to use motion controls to attack enemies with a katana. Even CD Projekt Red agrees that the Switch 2 experience is optimal. Lead programmer Charles Tremblay described it as “the best way to experience the game on the go.”
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition includes both the base game and the award-winning Phantom Liberty DLC, making it ideal for seasoned Netrunners and Night City newbies alike.