Sacred 2 Remaster Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch — Here's Everything You Need to Know

Release Date and Availability

• Exact release date: August 11, 2026. The digital version is available now via the Nintendo eShop, and physical copies are rolling out at major retailers including Target, Amazon, and Walmart .
• Previous platforms: The remaster originally launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 11, 2025 .
• Switch 2 compatibility: There is some ambiguity around native Switch 2 support. Some reports state the game arrives on both Switch and Switch 2 simultaneously , while others indicate THQ Nordic only formally announced a Switch 1 version, which is playable on Switch 2 via backward compatibility .

Developers and Publisher

• Developers: The remaster was developed by Jumpgate AB and SparklingBit, with additional work from Funatics and Nukklear, all under license from THQ Nordic . SparklingBit was formed by original developers of the 2008 Ascaron game, ensuring the remaster stays true to the source material .
• Publisher: THQ Nordic .

Pricing

The Nintendo Switch version is priced at $29.99 (€29.99), matching the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The PC (Steam) version is more affordable at $19.99 .

What's Included: All Expansions

The Switch version includes every expansion and content update from Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, making it the definitive all-in-one package .

Visual and Gameplay Upgrades

The remaster features a range of improvements designed to modernize the 2008 original without losing its charm .

Visual Upgrades

• Enhanced textures across environments and characters
• Improved lighting systems for more atmospheric world rendering
• Increased view and render distances for a broader field of vision

Gameplay Improvements

• Smoother combat with refined animation and hit detection
• More responsive controls, with reduced input lag
• Modernized UI, including updated menus, HUD, and inventory screens
• Community-driven fixes addressing longtime bugs, plus general stability improvements

Announcement Timeline

• May 31, 2026 — The Switch port was first reported, marking the first time the game would appear on a Nintendo console .
• THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 — A new teaser trailer was shown, officially confirming the August 11 launch window .
• August 10–11, 2026 — The port launched alongside a broader THQ Nordic sizzle reel highlighting five Switch and Switch 2 titles .