Overview
- Switch 2 Edition adds 1080p handheld and 4K docked output, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, a Megaphone that uses the console mic, GameChat, and CameraPlay with a compatible USB camera.
- Online play expands to up to 12 players when all participants have the Switch 2 Edition, with up to 8 via local wireless, while the game continues to run at 30fps.
- The free Ver.3.0 update for all players introduces a resort hotel run by Kapp’n’s family, Slumber Islands for creative builds, Resetti’s Reset Service, retro console items with NSO interactions, LEGO items, and select amiibo features.
- Existing owners can buy the Switch 2 upgrade pack for about $4.99/£4.19, or purchase the full Switch 2 Edition at around $64.99, with retailer pre-orders live in the US and UK.
- Physical Switch 2 copies include the original Switch cartridge plus a redeemable voucher for the Switch 2 update, and moving an island to Switch 2 requires the eShop Island Transfer Tool, which deletes the save on the source console.