A Highly Controversial FPS Game from the Last 5 Years is Headed to Switch

In a surprising turn of events, High on Life is set to make its debut on the Nintendo Switch. The recent Nintendo Direct unveiled this unexpected release, which is sure to stir up mixed feelings among gamers. Known for its humor reminiscent of Rick and Morty, this shooter game has been polarizing. Some players find its distinct style amusing and delightful, while others regard it as irritating. With its transition to the Switch, a whole new audience can now form their own opinions about High on Life.

When Nintendo hinted at a surprise Direct on March 27, speculation ran wild. This was especially intriguing because they had already planned a presentation for the next-gen Switch 2 on April 2. Although it was clear the event would focus solely on games for the existing Switch, the content remained a mystery. As the dust settled after the presentation, one of the standout revelations was the 2022 game High on Life making its way to the current Nintendo console.

During the Direct on March 27, a concise trailer confirmed that High on Life would land on the Switch on May 6, 2025. While it’s not the first M-rated game on a Nintendo console, many still associate Nintendo with more family-oriented experiences. Regardless of this perception, it’s exciting news for fans—both for the game’s arrival on a new platform and for the special edition that accompanies it.

Following the Direct, Squanch Games announced that Switch players would receive a Game of the Year Edition of High on Life. This collection not only provides a physical copy but also bundles all the game’s updates and DLC. While the price and exact release date of this edition remain under wraps, eager fans can already wishlist it on Limited Run Games. If its performance as the fourth most downloaded game from PS Plus in 2023 is any clue, the demand may be high.

Though the trailer suggests that performance on Switch might not match its Xbox and PlayStation counterparts, that’s not uncommon given the Switch’s hardware constraints. However, with Nintendo promising backward compatibility for the upcoming Switch 2, there’s hope that players might eventually enjoy High on Life with enhanced performance on the new system. Fans hoping for future improvements will need to stay tuned for further updates from Nintendo and Squanch Games.