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Valheim Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 With 10-Player Co-Op

Coffee Stain touts cross-play, touch menus, HD Rumble 2 support, plus gyro aiming on Nintendo's next console.

Overview

  • The port was announced during Nintendo's Partner Showcase, confirming an official 2026 release window.
  • Coffee Stain Publishing and Iron Gate plan to launch the Switch 2 version alongside the previously announced PlayStation 5 release.
  • Switch 2 features include full cross-play between platforms, touch screen navigation for menus, enhanced haptics via HD Rumble 2, and gyroscope aiming.
  • Multiplayer supports up to ten players or solo play, preserving the cooperative focus seen on other platforms.
  • Early footage shared for the Switch 2 version appears somewhat blurry, with visual quality at final release not yet detailed.