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Frostpunk is scheduled to arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 19, 2026, eight years after its original 2018 launch. ComicBook.com reports that buyers will be able to choose between the base game and a Complete Edition bundling three expansions.
What is Frostpunk?
Frostpunk is a survival-strategy game about keeping a society alive in a harsh world. ComicBook.com’s Gaming Editor Logan Moore describes it as a game in which players are tasked with keeping an expansive society alive in a foreboding environment. The game originally launched in 2018, according to Moore’s report.
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When does Frostpunk come to Nintendo Switch?
ComicBook.com reported on October 5, 2026, that the Nintendo Switch release is scheduled for October 19, 2026. That date is still in the future as of October 7, 2026, so the game should be treated as announced for release rather than already available. Read the announcement at ComicBook.com.
Which Switch editions are reported?
ComicBook.com reports two options: the base game and a Complete Edition. The Complete Edition includes three expansions:
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The report lists the base game at $30 and the Complete Edition at $45, a reported difference of $15. These are the prices reported by ComicBook.com, not independently confirmed current Nintendo eShop prices. Nintendo’s product page was available, but the page content reviewed did not expose price or release details; check the live listing before purchasing. View Nintendo’s Frostpunk product page.
Is a physical Switch copy confirmed?
No physical cartridge edition was confirmed in the sources reviewed. Nintendo’s product page did not expose product-format details, so the existence of a cartridge or the format of any retail listing remains unestablished.
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What is known about Switch and Switch 2 differences?
The announcement did not provide specifics about platform differences, so there is no sourced basis here for comparing performance or features on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
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