Review Update for Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2

I remember when Cyberpunk 2077 first hit the scene. Back in 2020, I think? The buzz was unreal. People were practically vibrating with excitement. But the real surprise? Seeing it running on the Nintendo Switch 2. Like, how did they even manage that?

Honestly, the idea of blasting through Night City on a Nintendo console is wild. I gave it a whirl for a few days, just to see what’s what. And yeah, I’m impressed. If you’ve never stumbled down those neon-lit alleys, it’s definitely worth a visit now.

Okay, pause a sec. Remember when I ranted about Cyberpunk’s PC version? It was a whole experience. The city looked like it was pulled from some futuristic fever dream. And the freedom? Off the charts. You could tweak your character till they were perfect for your playstyle, dive into quests in any way you liked, and feel the entire city react to what you did. It was like… living inside the story. Sure, there were bugs – plenty of them – but the game’s design? Something else entirely.

Fast forward to now, and the Switch 2 port is surprisingly solid. I mean, it’s leaps ahead of the poor, unfortunate Xbox One and PS4 versions. Even comes with that Phantom Liberty DLC from 2023. How they’ve packed all that into this new hardware is beyond me, but here we are.

Graphics? Pretty dope. Night City doesn’t lose its gritty charm on the Switch 2. Sure, it’s not as razor-sharp as PC or the next-gen consoles, but I’ll take it. Gives me a little nostalgia bomb; not quite the level-up from The Witcher 3’s Switch version disaster—which, I’ll be honest, felt like a last-minute patch-up job.

Talking framerate now. Tech specs say 1080p when docked, but don’t quote me on that. Switch it to handheld, it’s about 720p. Maxes at 40fps, they say. But for someone who’s not a framerate fiend (like me), it’s manageable. Docked mode felt okay. Buttery smooth like Zelda? Not quite. But it’s not immersion-breaking, either. If you’re a die-hard 60fps or bust kind of player, maybe give this one a pass. Original Switch enthusiasts will feel right at home, though.

And those mouse-like controls? A Joy-Con turned sideways for precision? Heck yeah! It’s like candy for the FPS fans among us. Not exactly like using a gaming mouse, but close enough to make you feel like you’re on target. Although—

Here’s the kicker: long play sessions with that Joy-Con will do a number on your hand. Trust me, I tried. Tiny as heck. My hand felt like it twisted itself into a pretzel. Even with a 3D-printed grip—it’s a bit awkward to manage all those button presses while gripping the thing just right. Love the control, hate the cramps.

As for the motion assist? Meh. Swinging your arms around to perform moves? Feels like early Wii shenanigans. You move too much and the camera starts doing the cha-cha. Old-school mouse control trumps this any day for me.

But setting aside hardware quirks, diving back into this world was a reminder of Cyberpunk 2077’s brilliance. Post-launch fixes turned it into the RPG gem it was always meant to be. The narrative just sucks you right in. Conversations feel cinematic, like you’re directing your own movie. If Cyberpunk 2077 still sits on your “to play” list, the Switch 2 won’t disappoint.

Still crafting my grand review of the Switch 2, but meanwhile, check out the Mario Kart frenzy with Mario Kart World and Welcome Tour. And yeah, there’s some buzz around the ports for Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. Give those a look if you’re curious about other gaming lands.