DayZ Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Later This Year
DayZ, the legendary game that started the genre, is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2 console! With tens of thousands daily active users across all platforms, this port opens up the door for new players to challenge themselves in a unique way and test their survival skills in the post-apocalyptic world.
Watch the announcement trailer here.
Available later this year as part of the Cool Edition Bundle, which features both the base game and DayZ Frostline, DayZ on Nintendo Switch 2 will support several platform-specific features, including gyro controls and Joy-Con mouse mode.
DayZ's launch on Nintendo Switch 2 represents an important milestone for the franchise and reflects the team's effort to bring the game to all relevant platforms while ensuring each platform offers an experience tailored to its distinct capabilities. The release also aligns with Nintendo's broader efforts to expand its portfolio of mature gaming experiences on its newest hardware, with DayZ's survival gameplay, player-driven storytelling, and open-world sandbox mechanics delivering a distinctive hardcore survival experience for Nintendo Switch 2 players.
As DayZ prepares to welcome a new generation of survivors, the developers encourage its long-standing community to help guide newcomers through their first steps. After all, the stories created by players remain the heart and soul of the DayZ experience.