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Hazelight Studios’ co-op darling is finally jumping to Nintendo’s new hardware. It Takes Two arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15, bringing a bump in resolution and a steadier frame rate to a game that practically demands a second controller in someone’s hands.
What happened
The Switch 2 port of It Takes Two has an official release date: October 15. This is the same acclaimed split-screen adventure that swept the 2021 Game Awards, now rebuilt to take advantage of Switch 2’s extra horsepower. Expect a cleaner image and more consistent performance compared to what the original Switch could ever have handled, since the base console never got a version of this game at all.
Why it matters
It Takes Two is one of the best pure co-op experiences of the last decade, and it’s always been a game people want to play on a couch with a partner, a sibling, or a kid. Switch 2’s portability and easy local co-op setup make it an almost perfect match for that use case. Getting a technically solid version on Nintendo’s platform also means the game’s reach grows well beyond PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, putting it in front of an audience that’s historically been starved for split-screen adventures.
What to expect
Based on what’s been said so far, players should expect a visually sharper and better-performing take on the full game, mechanics, puzzles, and all the genre-hopping chapters included. There’s no word yet on Switch 2-specific extras like mouse controls, HD rumble tricks, or a physical cartridge edition, so treat those as open questions until EA or Hazelight shares more details closer to launch.
FAQ
When does It Takes Two release on Nintendo Switch 2? It launches on October 15.
Is It Takes Two coming to the original Nintendo Switch? No, this version is built specifically for Nintendo Switch 2 to support the improved resolution and performance.
Do I need two controllers to play It Takes Two? Yes, it’s a mandatory two-player co-op game with no single-player mode, so you’ll need a friend and a second controller, whether local or online.
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