Viractal on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: Everything We Know

Pricing and Regional Editions

The Western market (North America and Europe) is getting a digital-only release. The Switch digital version costs $19.99 USD. If you want the native Switch 2 version, you can either buy the dedicated "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" or purchase a $4.99 upgrade pack from the standard Switch digital version . No physical cartridge is planned for these regions .

In Japan, players have both physical and digital options. The Switch 2 physical game card and the Switch 2 digital edition are priced at ¥4,950. The Switch 1 digital version is slightly cheaper at ¥3,960. A Switch 2 upgrade pack is also available in Japan for ¥990 .

PC History and Reputation

The console release comes after a solid run on PC. Sting first released Viractal into Steam Early Access on September 19, 2025 . It left Early Access and launched as a full 1.0 title on January 26, 2026 .

The Steam user base has been highly receptive. Depending on the snapshot, the game holds an 88% to 89% positive score from hundreds of reviews, keeping it firmly in the "Very Positive" tier .

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Viractal mixes digital board game logic with deck-building roguelike elements.

Procedurally Generated Worlds – Every playthrough creates a new board. Map layouts, enemy placements, and event trigger points are entirely randomized. You never know if a treasure chest or a boss is waiting around the next corner .

Card-Based Combat and Dice Movement – You roll dice to determine movement. Once in a fight, combat plays out through a turn-based card battle system. You collect and combine cards during a run, and the game promotes a high degree of combo freedom. A critical strategic layer is the DP (Dice Points) system: any unused pips from your movement dice can be converted into a resource to trigger special abilities or power up your attacks .

The "Devil's Whisper" System – This is the game's signature social mechanic. It works through the integrated online voice chat during co-op play. While you appear to be cooperating, the system will secretly offer you pacts that grant personal rewards at the expense of your teammates. Sting has bluntly described it as a "friendship-destroying system." These pacts can escalate in demand and even temporarily modify your in-game voice, making the betrayal a subtle, organic part of the experience rather than a simple PvP switch .

Boss Rush Strategy – Each stage concludes with a powerful boss encounter. You have a risk-reward option to attack the boss strategically before it fully awakens, giving optimized decks a window to burst down an enemy before its most dangerous phase begins .

Post-Launch Support

Sting has already demonstrated a commitment to post-launch content on PC.

The biggest update, Ver. 1.1.0, dropped on March 27, 2026. It added a new forbidden final area called "????" (displayed as question marks). This secret zone introduces a Game Master character who directly interferes with players, as well as new "Dark Dice Challenge" mechanics that mix blessings with curses . The full 1.0 launch itself also added a new stage and character .

No specific post-launch roadmap for the Switch versions has been detailed yet, but the consistent PC update history suggests that Sting will likely continue supporting the game after the console launch.