Massive Monster and Devolver Digital have announced a native Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cult of the Lamb for October 22, 2026. The international announcement promises existing Switch owners a free upgrade, while new buyers will pay the same base-game price as on the original Switch. The release is listed for the eShop, but specific technical improvements have not been announced.
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Switch 2 release date, price and upgrade
The Switch 2 version is scheduled to arrive on October 22, 2026. The announcement says owners of the original Switch game can upgrade for free, with no additional paid Upgrade Pack cost reported for that upgrade.
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For new buyers in the United States, the base game is listed at $24.99, matching the Switch version’s price.
9 Eurogamer reports that the Switch 2 edition will be available through the eShop on launch day.
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What about the Japanese price?
Game*Spark reports a Japanese price of 2,530 yen, the same as the original Switch version. It also raises the possibility of a 100-yen upgrade charge, drawing a comparison with the publisher’s BALL x PIT. That possible fee is not confirmed for Cult of the Lamb, so it should not be treated as the announced upgrade price.
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Performance details are still unconfirmed
The announcement has not specified a new resolution, frame rate or other technical changes for Switch 2. Some coverage predicts a performance or resolution boost, but those are expectations—not confirmed features.
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A new platform for a game with a growing history
Cult of the Lamb first launched in 2022. Its gameplay pairs building and maintaining a cult with dungeon expeditions, combat and the pursuit of new powers.
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28 Game*Spark’s coverage reports that the game has sold more than 7 million copies across platforms.
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The game has continued to receive additional content, including the Woolhaven expansion, released on January 22, 2026.
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24 The Switch 2 release brings the game to Nintendo’s newer console, but the announcement does not yet explain whether the new version will change how it looks or runs.