Bethesda's Viking Survival Game Valheim Set to Launch on Nintendo Switch 2 This Year
In a recent update that has left fans of the survival genre eagerly anticipating its arrival, it's been announced that Valheim will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 console later this year. The announcement was made during a third-party-focused Nintendo Direct, which also confirmed multiple Bethesda titles for release on the platform in 2026.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Valheim is an action-adventure survival game where players can team up with up to nine other Viking warriors online as they explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by Norse mythology. To survive and thrive, players must master the art of crafting, building shelters, and battling in punishing combat encounters.
While the Switch 2 version's visuals may not have been a major selling point, its inclusion of support for mouse controls and HD Rumble 2 on Nintendo's console is certainly an encouraging sign. The game has already made its mark on PC and Xbox, with plans to also release it on PS5 later this year.
Valheim's journey from Steam Early Access to full-fledged success has been nothing short of remarkable. The game's community-driven approach, coupled with its engaging gameplay mechanics, has cemented its place as one of the most beloved survival games out there. Fans are eagerly awaiting word on when they'll be able to get their hands on the Switch 2 version, and whether it will launch simultaneously with a full 1.0 release.
As of now, Valheim remains in its early access phase, but rest assured that Bethesda is committed to delivering an exceptional gaming experience. With multiple titles confirmed for Switch 2 in 2026, Nintendo fans are in for a treat, as some of the biggest names in the industry prepare to take up residence on the platform.
In a recent update that has left fans of the survival genre eagerly anticipating its arrival, it's been announced that Valheim will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 console later this year. The announcement was made during a third-party-focused Nintendo Direct, which also confirmed multiple Bethesda titles for release on the platform in 2026.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Valheim is an action-adventure survival game where players can team up with up to nine other Viking warriors online as they explore procedurally generated worlds inspired by Norse mythology. To survive and thrive, players must master the art of crafting, building shelters, and battling in punishing combat encounters.
While the Switch 2 version's visuals may not have been a major selling point, its inclusion of support for mouse controls and HD Rumble 2 on Nintendo's console is certainly an encouraging sign. The game has already made its mark on PC and Xbox, with plans to also release it on PS5 later this year.
Valheim's journey from Steam Early Access to full-fledged success has been nothing short of remarkable. The game's community-driven approach, coupled with its engaging gameplay mechanics, has cemented its place as one of the most beloved survival games out there. Fans are eagerly awaiting word on when they'll be able to get their hands on the Switch 2 version, and whether it will launch simultaneously with a full 1.0 release.
As of now, Valheim remains in its early access phase, but rest assured that Bethesda is committed to delivering an exceptional gaming experience. With multiple titles confirmed for Switch 2 in 2026, Nintendo fans are in for a treat, as some of the biggest names in the industry prepare to take up residence on the platform.
i mean, its been out on pc and xbox already, but the mouse controls & hd rumble on the switch 2 is like a total game changer 
idk if its gonna launch with a full 1.0 or just in early access tho... but bethesda knows what they're doin' & i trust them to make it worth our while 
i mean, i've been playing it on pc and xbox since its early access phase and it's literally so addictive, but i never thought it'd make its way over to switch 
gotta stay tuned for when it launches this year, fingers crossed it'll come out smooth like butter 
. But hey, who needs smooth gameplay when you can play with your friends online, right? Let's just hope they don't mess up the game too much 
i'm hyped for this release, fingers crossed they get it right and don't mess with the gameplay mechanics. can't wait to join my squad and start raiding those procedurally generated worlds with some nintendo flair 
... think about it, most people play games on their tellys with controllers and valheim does have some cool features like mouse controls and hd rumble 2 so yeah maybe the lack of graphics power isn't as big of an issue for this game. plus we already know it's gonna be good from its pc/xbox success 
i mean, i've played it on pc and xbox and it's already one of my fave games ever. i'm so down for this release later this year and can't wait to see how the switch 2 version looks and feels 
. Switch 2 already has some sweet features like mouse controls and HD Rumble, but who knows if it'll make a difference in this game. Valheim is awesome and all, but I'm not holding my breath for the Switch 2 release... what's there to get excited about?
I just want to explore those procedurally generated worlds and build some epic Viking shelters! 
