Owlcat Games Releases Major Bug-Fix Patch and Unprecedented Free DLC Compensation for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on Nintendo Switch 2

Technical Issues Since the December 2025 Launch

The Switch 2 port launched on December 11, 2025, with severe problems that multiple outlets called "one of the worst ports" or "catastrophic" :

• Frequent crashes and instability — random crashes persisted even after early patches
• Constant hitching and stuttering — the game never feels smooth, even in the opening minutes, with micro-stuttering throughout
• Very long load times — Switch 2 loading times were 2–3× longer than on PS5 or Xbox Series X (65 seconds from dashboard to title vs. 18–19 seconds on PS5)
• Uncapped, inconsistent frame rate — targeting 30 FPS but frequently dropping below 20 FPS in busy areas, with "catastrophic" performance
• Mouse mode bugs — Joy-Con mouse controls caused camera issues and in-menu lockups
• No DLC at launch — the base game shipped without the previously released Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis expansions
• Auto-save freezing, visual bugs, and localization errors — documented in early patches and reviews

Apology Compensation: Free DLC and Deluxe Edition

As compensation for the launch state, Owlcat Games is granting all Switch 2 purchasers:

• The Digital Deluxe Edition upgrade — at no extra cost
• All released DLC expansions for free, including :
  • Void Shadows (first story expansion)
  • Lex Imperialis (second story expansion)
  • The Infinite Museion (third story expansion, released June 11, 2026)
  • A planned fourth future expansion — also included in the free offer
• This applies to anyone who purchased the game on Switch 2, whether they bought the base edition or not

Regional Pricing Exceptions

In Japan, the DLC are not fully free but are heavily discounted to symbolic prices (e.g., 100 yen each) due to regional restrictions, which has sparked community debate about global fairness of the policy .

Voidfarer Edition (Physical)

• Announced: June 24, 2026, in collaboration with Silver Lining Interactive
• Release date: October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2
• Content: Base game, Season Pass (including Void Shadows and Lex Imperialis), and digital extras
• Pricing :
  • Nintendo Switch 2: $69.99 / €69.99 / £69.99
  • PlayStation 5: $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99
• The Switch 2 physical version is a full cartridge release (not a game-key card)

Reviews and Criticism of the Initial Switch 2 Port

The port was met with near-unanimous negative critical reception:

Common criticisms: universal hitching and stuttering, crashes, extremely long load times compared to other platforms, missing DLC at launch, and a mouse-control implementation that broke menu navigation. Multiple reviewers explicitly advised against purchasing the Switch 2 version until further patches arrived . The July 7 update aims to resolve the core issues, but critical verdicts on the post-patch state are not yet available.

Reviews published after earlier patches, like Game8's January 2026 review, noted improvement but continued to find the experience rough even after the first post-launch patch . Owlcat's April 2026 patch (1.5.1.2) also focused on optimization, though players reported it still fell short of expectations . The July 7 update is the most comprehensive attempt yet to bring the Switch 2 port to an acceptable state.