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Absolum arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a new physical version later this year

It'll cost you more than double the price of the Steam version, but comes with the full game on the cartridge.
Alex Hopley Editor UK 8 April 2026

Technically, Absolum is already playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to it having a Switch version you can buy on the eShop. However, soon it'll be getting a dedicated release for the next-gen Nintendo platform, courtesy of Silver Lining Interactive.

As you can see in the video below, Absolum gets a new physical edition on Nintendo Switch 2 in Q3 this year. It'll cost £44.99 / €49.99, which is more than double the price of the game on Steam right now. However, there are hopes for some performance upgrades from the Nintendo Switch version. Also, it has been confirmed this won't be a Game Key Card, and instead will offer players the full game on the cartridge.

Absolum has already charmed a lot of players, and Silver Lining Interactive has released a special edition of the game prior, which came with merch. The new Switch 2 edition just seems to be the standard version, so don't expect additional goodies for your increased cost compared to Steam.

Editor UK Alex Hopley covered the video game industry for Gamereactor, from new announcements and launches to the business behind them. He also wrote on tech, film and entertainment, and his coverage wasn't tied to any one region.
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