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Dinkum Debuts Switch 2 Edition With Free Upgrade as Nintendo Update Lands, PC Marks Anniversary

The rollout signals a strategy to boost engagement across console and Steam.

Overview

  • Dinkum, which launched a dedicated Switch 2 edition Wednesday, now offers a free upgrade for existing Switch owners via the Nintendo eShop.
  • Nintendo platforms received the Animal Tracks update that adds animal breeding, new creatures, and a craftable Train mount from NPC Franklyn.
  • Quality-of-life tools arrived with Animal Tracks, including an Auto Placer that feeds materials into nearby devices and new resources like Native Bread and Earth Worms.
  • On PC, KRAFTON released The Great Bite anniversary update that opens a new island with climbable cliffs, fresh plant life, and lighthouses to restore, plus a Steam event granting fish-sell tickets through May 7.
  • A 20% launch discount is live on Nintendo platforms, and outlet reporting says the Switch 2 edition improves texture and shadow resolution and adds GameChat support.