Nintendo Switch and Dying Light fans are facing disappointment as the upcoming Dying Light: Retouched Update will not be available for the console. The unfortunate news doesn’t stop there—Nintendo fans have been grappling with similar issues related to the franchise for some time. Originally released in 2015, Dying Light is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary with a major update on June 26.
This Retouched Update will enhance the game’s textures, lighting, and audio. The refreshed experience will be available on last-generation platforms like the PS4 and Xbox One, as well as the current generation of consoles. However, the Nintendo Switch version was notably absent from the list of platforms receiving this update, prompting concerns from players.
Following inquiries from IGN, Techland, the game’s developer, confirmed that there are no plans to implement the Retouched Update for Dying Light on the Nintendo Switch—or even for the anticipated Switch 2. Players looking to enjoy the game on the new system can only do so through backward compatibility. Fans who own the original Switch or are considering the Switch 2 may find this news disappointing, though it is not entirely surprising.
While Dying Light: Platinum Edition was made available on the Switch, plans for a Cloud Version of the sequel that launched on other platforms in 2022 fell through. Furthermore, there is currently no indication that spin-off Dying Light: The Beast will be released for any console in the Switch family. No official explanation has been provided for the Switch’s exclusion, although the console’s hardware limitations could be a factor.
Despite the Retouched Update being available on older consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One, the Switch is viewed as less powerful, potentially leading to performance issues. While demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 is high, original Switch owners may have to be patient, as there are no current plans for the franchise on their platform. Players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S can look forward to the update’s release on June 26.