Switch 2 Release: Edition Choice, Install, and Day-One Settings
The Switch 2 version launched September 18, 2026 at a locked 30 fps with no performance toggle, and physical copies are Game-Key Cards that still need a ~24 GB download. Here is what to buy and what to change first.
Core question: is the port worth playing tonight, which edition to grab, and what to do before and after install so you do not waste a 24 GB download or miss launch bonuses.
1Decide Edition and Physical vs Digital
| Edition | What you get |
|---|---|
| Standard (~$70) | Base game plus the Dark Knight Returns Batsuit if you pre-ordered. |
| Deluxe (~$90) | Everything above plus the Legacy Collection (Arkham, Batman Beyond, party packs) and the Mayhem Collection at launch - playable Joker and Harley, Mayhem Mode, extra story mission, Sinister Pack. Owners on other platforms can buy a ~$25 Deluxe upgrade. |
| Physical Deluxe | Exclusive Retro Video Game Batman minifigure while stocks last. It matches an in-game purple pixel suit unlocked by finishing the Mimes story mission. |
2Install and First-Launch Checklist
- 1Free ~25 GB
on internal storage or a microSD Express card.
- 2Insert the Game-Key Card
(if physical) and complete the eShop download. First launch needs internet.
- 3After install you can play offline
with the card inserted.
- 4Co-op is local only:
1-2 players on one system, no online co-op.
- 5A free Absolute difficulty
dropped with the Switch 2 launch for everyone.
3Settings Players Changed Immediately
- 1Locked 30 fps, docked and handheld.
No graphics or performance modes. Series S is also locked at 30, so this matches the weaker consoles.
- 2Raise camera sensitivity from 4 to 5.
Feels snappier.
- 3Turn motion blur off
if you want to judge the frame rate yourself.
- 4HD Rumble 2 is strong;
lower rumble if it feels excessive.
- 5Linear missions feel fine at 30.
Open-world Gotham and Batmobile boosting are the parts people are still checking for dips. Shadows look blockier and reflections are sparser than PS5 trailers - a step down, but not a disaster port.
4What to Play First
- 1Deluxe owners: Mayhem Collection is live day one.
Switch to Joker or Harley and start Mayhem Mode or the Arkham breakout mission.
- 2Claim the Dark Knight Returns suit
(pre-order) and any WB-account Golden Age suit in the wardrobe or Batcave.
- 3The pixel Retro suit
tied to the minifig unlocks after the Mimes story mission - you do not need the physical figure to use the in-game outfit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Buying physical thinking the game is fully on the card. You still need the download and the card in the slot.
- Assuming a 40/60 fps toggle exists. It does not on Switch 2.
- Skipping Deluxe if Joker, Harley, and Mayhem Mode are the reason you waited for this version.
- Filling internal storage before checking the ~24 GB size.
- Expecting PS5-level lighting and reflections in handheld or docked.