Call of the Elder Gods launches on Switch 2
- Publisher released 'Call of the Elder Gods', the sequel to 'Call of the Sea', on Nintendo Switch 2 and original Switch on May 17. - The title became available on both consoles simultaneously, with a launch trailer published and eShop listings updated, according to May 17 reports. - FromSoftware said 'The Duskbloods' is locked for release on Switch 2 before the end of 2026, reports said. (nintendoeverything.com)
1/ Call of the Elder Gods, the sequel to 2020's Call of the Sea, launched today on Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. Publisher Raw Fury released it simultaneously on both platforms via the eShops, with a new launch trailer dropping on YouTube. 2/ The game picks up the story of detective Nora Everhart from Call of the Sea, plunging her into a 1930s pulp adventure battling cosmic horrors inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. Players solve intricate puzzles across eerie islands, uncovering eldritch mysteries while dodging tentacled abominations. Priced at $19.99 on both eShops. 3/ Why dual launch on Switch and Switch 2? Raw Fury confirmed the title runs at 4K/60fps docked on Switch 2, with HDR support and faster load times thanks to the new hardware's NVMe SSD. Original Switch version targets 1080p/30fps handheld, matching prior ports. No performance sacrifices for legacy support. 4/ Development by Outsmart Games took three years post-Call of the Sea's success (90% positive on Steam). They expanded puzzle variety with physics-based mechanics and dynamic weather affecting island exploration. Voice acting returns with Delia Taylor as Nora; full cast includes Cissy Jones and others. 5/ Launch trailer highlights key moments: Nora decoding ancient runes, evading Deep Ones, and a climactic ritual showdown. Over 2 million views in hours on Nintendo's channel. eShop pages updated at 9 AM PT with demo option for first chapter. 6/ Switch 2 context: Nintendo's May 2026 console upgrade delivers 12GB RAM and Nvidia DLSS upscaling. Call of the Elder Gods is among first "enhanced" titles, proving day-one parity without remakes. Raw Fury calls it "a testament to Switch 2's backward compatibility power." 7/ Looking ahead, FromSoftware confirmed The Duskbloods—its gothic action-RPG—hits Switch 2 by December 31, 2026. No original Switch version planned due to scope. Other Q4 ports include Hollow Knight: Silksong (Oct 31) and potential Animal Crossing update.
