Cyberpunk 2077’s Ultimate Edition is finally speeding onto the Nintendo Switch 2, and yes, this time you can actually play on the bus—no patch downloads, no WiFi tantrums, just a chunky 64GB game card packed with all the chaos Night City offers, including Phantom Liberty. Expect Joy-Con motion controls and perhaps some gyro aiming, because why not hack with a flick of the wrist? If you’re curious how this beefy RPG fits in your pocket, there’s more on that just ahead.
When CD Projekt Red announced Cyberpunk 2077 for the Nintendo Switch 2, some fans probably checked their calendars to make sure it wasn’t April Fools’ Day. Yet, the news is real: Night City is officially coming to Nintendo’s next-gen handheld—exclusively, at least for launch day. The release date’s set for June 5, 2025, and it arrives as an “Ultimate Edition” bundle, offering both the base game and the Phantom Liberty expansion right out of the box, all for £59.99 (or $70 if you’re in the States).
What really stands out here—besides the cybernetic mohawks and neon back alleys—is the 64GB physical game card. No downloads, no internet marathons, just slot-and-play. For collectors and physical media fans, this is practically a unicorn. Most third-party games on Switch 2 rely on game key cards or require beefy downloads, but Cyberpunk 2077 packs everything onto the cartridge. Physical preorders are already a thing, with major retailers like Walmart signed up. In addition, intuitive Joy-Con 2 motion controls will let players use gyroscope aiming and navigate menus by touch, offering a fresh way to experience Night City on the go. The Nintendo Switch 2 version also allows players to download additional language packs, making it accessible to a broader international audience.
CDPR claims the game takes full advantage of the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware, promising optimized performance and support for Nintendo Switch Online features. While cross-save or cross-play isn’t confirmed, the trailer did drop a few hints. Touchscreen and gyro controls? Not officially listed, but honestly, would anyone be surprised if they’re in?
The game itself remains unchanged at its core. Players will roam the open world of Night City as V, the cyber-enhanced mercenary, with all the hacking, driving, and character customization you’d expect. Phantom Liberty, a meaty spy-thriller expansion, is baked right in. The mature ESRB/PEGI rating still applies—so expect all the gritty content that made headlines back in 2020.
All the post-launch patches and bug fixes are included, too—so, no reliving the original rough launch. CDPR even teases visual upgrades, maybe even ray tracing, thanks to Switch 2’s muscle. For Nintendo, it’s a statement: a massive, open-world RPG, fully portable, zero compromises. Players concerned about performance can rest assured that unlike traditional game streaming services, this version won’t suffer from latency issues that can disrupt gameplay during intense combat sequences.
Is it a technical benchmark or a bold experiment? Maybe both, but either way, RPG fans on the go are about to get a serious upgrade.