Nintendo’s hybrid console is about to get a whole lot more stylish. During gamescom 2026, Shift Up officially confirmed that Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, marking the first time Eve’s acclaimed action-adventure will be playable on a Nintendo platform. To help ease the wait, IGN shared more than five minutes of gameplay from the upcoming version, along with an exclusive chat with DongKi Lee, CTO at Shift Up, about the work that went into the port.
A Major Coup for the Switch 2’s Action Library
Stellar Blade originally launched as a Playstation 5 exclusive in April 2024 and quickly became one of the year’s standout action games, earning praise for its fast, parry-heavy combat, striking visuals, and memorable boss encounters. A PC release followed in 2025, and now Nintendo players are next in line. For Shift Up, a studio that built its reputation in mobile development before breaking into premium console games, bringing Stellar Blade to a third platform is a genuine milestone — and another strong signal of how seriously third-party studios are taking the Switch 2.
What to Expect from the Complete Edition
While Shift Up has yet to itemize every inclusion, the “Complete Edition” name strongly suggests the Switch 2 release will bundle the base game with its post-launch updates and bonus content — the crossovers, outfits, and quality-of-life improvements that have arrived since the original debut. In other words, Nintendo fans look set to receive the most fully featured version of the game from day one.
Inside the Port: Shift Up’s CTO Breaks It Down
So what does it actually take to move a visually rich, PS5-built action game onto a hybrid handheld-console? That was the heart of IGN’s conversation with DongKi Lee, CTO of Shift Up, who walked through the effort involved in adapting Stellar Blade for Nintendo’s audience. From preserving the game’s signature look and silky combat feel to optimizing performance across both docked and handheld play, a port of this scale is far more than a simple file transfer — it is a re-engineering effort that touches nearly every corner of the game.
Why the Switch 2 Is Up to the Task
The Switch 2 has already proven itself with demanding ports such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, and its NVIDIA-powered internals with DLSS upscaling give developers significantly more headroom than the original Switch ever offered. Stellar Blade: Complete Edition joins a growing list of so-called “impossible ports” that would have been unthinkable a generation ago — and it could well end up being one of the best-looking action games on the platform when it arrives.
Five Minutes of Gameplay to Hold You Over
Alongside the announcement, IGN published over five minutes of direct gameplay from the Switch 2 version, giving fans a genuine look at how Eve’s blade-swinging battles, exploration, and boss fights translate to the new hardware. If the footage is anything to go by, the wait until launch might feel longer than expected.
Release Window and How to Prepare
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, with a precise date still to be announced. While you wait, you can stock up on discounted Nintendo eShop gift cards and game codes at TURGAME.com, so your account is topped up and ready the moment pre-orders or the full release goes live.
Source: IGN