Absolum Switch 2 Edition: 60 fps, GameShare and free upgrade pack

The Switch 2 version is listed in the Nintendo eShop for $24.99, while owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can reportedly download a free upgrade pack.

Absolum originally launched in 2025 on PS4, PS5, PC and Nintendo Switch, and is a fantasy beat-em-up with roguelike and RPG elements from Guard Crush Games, Supamonks and Dotemu.

What happened

GameRant reports that Absolum is now also available as a separate Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The version has been technically updated for the new hardware and is described in the source as running at 60 fps, with a higher resolution and local GameShare with other Nintendo Switch systems. The Nintendo eShop listing places the Switch 2 Edition at $24.99, making the game available right now as a standalone digital release in Nintendo’s store.

The provided source also says that owners of the original Switch version can download a free upgrade pack. Additional context suggests there is indeed an official Nintendo Store listing for an "Absolum Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack." At the same time, further reporting indicates the exact terms may vary by region: in some markets the upgrade pack is described as free, while in others it may be paid. Based on the available information, it is confirmed that an upgrade pack exists, but not that the terms are identical worldwide.

Absolum was released in 2025 for PS4, PS5, PC and the original Nintendo Switch. The game is set in Talamh and follows fighters taking on the Sun King and his cultists. The playable cast mentioned in the source includes a dwarf brawler, an elven swordswoman, a biomechanical assassin and an anthropomorphic frog wizard. The game is described as a fantasy side-scrolling beat-em-up with roguelike elements and RPG progression, and its original launch was also presented as a title that was strongly received by critics.

Background

Absolum was developed by Guard Crush Games, Supamonks and Dotemu. The game is described as a fantasy side-scrolling beat-em-up with roguelike elements and RPG progression, matching the mix of action and repeatable runs the title is known for. Its setting in Talamh and the fight against the Sun King and his cultists form the central storyline referenced in the source.

The source also highlights the playable cast. Alongside the dwarf brawler, elven swordswoman, biomechanical assassin and anthropomorphic frog wizard, the game leans into a distinctive fantasy lineup. That fits Absolum’s broader positioning as an original beat-em-up with a strong visual identity rather than a classic licensed title or a straight arcade re-release.

The source mentions physical editions of Absolum at prices ranging from around $40 to about $45, depending on the retailer. That is not confirmed as a single official fixed price in the available information. External context does show retail listings for physical editions on platforms including Switch and PS5, but the exact price can vary by store and region.

The new Switch 2 Edition now adds a separate technical version on top of that. The combination of 60 fps, higher resolution and local GameShare shows that Nintendo and the publisher are not just reissuing the game, but also adapting it specifically for the new hardware. The available information does not mention extra content changes, new story elements or other gameplay expansions beyond those technical updates and local GameShare support.