Get Ready: Controversial FPS ‘High on Life’ Launches on Switch This May!

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Summary

  • High on Life is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025, with a special Game of the Year Edition included.
  • Fans can wishlist the Game of the Year Edition at Limited Run Games, which will include all updates and DLC.

As a fervent admirer, I never anticipated the unexpected news: “High on Life,” with its quirky resemblance to “Rick and Morty,” is bound for the Nintendo Switch, as unveiled in the latest Direct! This eccentric shooter has stirred quite a debate among gamers. Some find its one-of-a-kind gameplay and adult humor delightfully amusing and endearing, while others see it as more irritating than entertaining. Now, this fresh opportunity arises for a new horde of enthusiasts to experience “High on Life” on the Nintendo Switch and share their own thoughts on this captivating title!

There was much speculation when Nintendo unexpectedly scheduled a Direct for March 27, given they had already announced an April 2 presentation for the upcoming Switch 2. However, Nintendo clarified that the Direct would focus solely on games for the original Switch. The exact details of this were left somewhat unclear. Now that the Direct has passed, one of its more intriguing revelations was the announcement that the game “High on Life” will be released on the platform in 2022.

During the March 27 broadcast, a short teaser confirmed that the game “High on Life” will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 6, 2025. Although it’s not unprecedented for M-rated games to appear on Nintendo consoles, Nintendo has built a reputation over time as a more family-friendly brand. Despite its seeming oddity on the Switch, this news is still thrilling for fans of the game. This excitement isn’t just due to the game’s availability on a new platform but also because a special edition of the game is being released.

High on Life Is Coming to Nintendo Switch on May 6

Following the Direct, it was announced that Squanch Games is planning a Special Game of the Year Edition for High on Life on the Nintendo Switch. This edition will come with a physical copy of the game along with all its updates and DLC. The price and release date for this edition are yet to be revealed, but enthusiasts can add it to their wishlist at Limited Run Games. Given that High on Life has been one of the top 4 most downloaded PS Plus free games since 2023, it seems that there’s a significant interest in

The visuals in the trailer suggest that the game High on Life might not perform as well on the Nintendo Switch compared to Xbox and PlayStation, which is expected given the Switch’s lower specifications. However, Nintendo has announced that the upcoming Switch 2 will be compatible with some original Switch games, potentially allowing fans to leverage the increased power of the new console for a smoother gaming experience. But, for now, fans will just have to wait for more updates from both Nintendo and Squanch Games regarding this possibility.

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2025-03-28 18:55