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Clair Obscur Devs Say Switch 2 Port Is Possible but Faces Major Technical Hurdles

Sandfall says a Switch 2 release will depend on Unreal Engine 5 updates such as Lumen Lite.

Overview

  • Sandfall Interactive says it is interested in bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to Nintendo Switch 2 but cautions it is too early to announce any plans.
  • Developers call a Switch 2 port a "big technical challenge" because the console is less powerful than PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X hardware.
  • The team says many Unreal Engine 5 features currently do not work on Switch 2, so progress hinges on Epic rolling out lighter features and tools.
  • Sandfall is a small studio of roughly 30 people that relied on outsourced help during development, and the studio says its limited capacity will shape any port timeline.
  • Clair Obscur’s strong sales and awards have created demand for a Switch 2 version, but the studio says the final decision will balance technical feasibility, Epic’s engine roadmap, and Sandfall’s creative priorities.