DayZ Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Bohemia Interactive's zombie survival game DayZ is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The port was revealed during a Nintendo Direct partner spotlight on June 9.
1 source Jun 10
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Why it matters
The arrival of a major PC and console survival title on Nintendo's new hardware signals continued third-party support for the Switch 2 in a genre underrepresented on Nintendo platforms.
It will be released as a Cool Edition bundle that includes the Frostline DLC. Platform details and specifications are not yet confirmed.
Bohemia Interactive's open-world zombie survival game DayZ is heading to Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement came during the June 9 Nintendo Direct partner showcase, where a brief trailer confirmed a 2026 release window. The Switch 2 version will be sold as a 'Cool Edition' bundle that includes the Frostline expansion, though specific technical details such as resolution and frame rate have not been disclosed. DayZ originally launched on PC in 2013 and later reached PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Switch 2 port marks the game's first appearance on a Nintendo platform.
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- Game Spark ゾンビサバイバルの金字塔『DayZ』のニンテンドースイッチ2版が海外向けに発表！