Both Citizen Sleeper games are coming to Switch 2 later this month

June 6, 2026 - 22:32

Fans of narrative-driven sci-fi can mark their calendars. Both Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, are set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 later this month. The announcement confirms that the acclaimed series will be available on the new hardware starting March 27.

For players who already own the original Switch versions, there is good news. The upgrade path is free. Anyone who purchased either game on the original Nintendo Switch will be able to download the corresponding Switch 2 version at no additional cost. This applies to both physical and digital copies, though details on how the upgrade process works for cartridge owners are expected closer to release.

The Citizen Sleeper games are known for their thoughtful writing, dice-based resource management, and a melancholic atmosphere set aboard decaying space stations. The first game follows an android trying to survive and find freedom, while the sequel expands the world with new systems and a more open structure. The Switch 2 versions are expected to run with improved performance and resolution, making the most of the new console's capabilities.

The March 27 release date places the games among the early third-party titles for the Switch 2, which is set to launch later this year.