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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Port Announced for Nintendo Switch 2

GamingTechnologyEntertainment5/12/2026
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Bethesda Softworks has announced a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The port targets 1080p resolution when docked and 720p in handheld mode, maintains 30 frames-per-second performance, and includes gyro controls. It was revealed during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2026.

Facts First

  • Targets 1080p docked, 720p handheld on the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Maintains 30 fps performance and uses DLSS upscaling.
  • Retains the basic visual look of the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S versions.
  • Includes gyro controls and Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality.
  • The Order of the Giants DLC is sold separately from the base game.

What Happened

Bethesda Softworks announced a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2026. The port targets a resolution of 1080p when the console is docked and 720p in handheld mode. It maintains a performance target of 30 frames-per-second and utilizes DLSS upscaling technology. The visual appearance retains the basic look of the versions released on PC, PlayStation 5 (PS5), and Xbox Series X/S in late 2024, though it lacks top-end ray tracing features. The port includes gyro controls and Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality. The Order of the Giants downloadable content (DLC) is sold separately from the base game.

Why this Matters to You

If you own or plan to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, you now have a confirmed, portable way to play this major action-adventure title. The inclusion of gyro controls and specific Joy-Con 2 functionality may offer a different control experience compared to other platforms. You should be aware that to access The Order of the Giants DLC, a separate purchase from the base game will be required.

What's Next

The game's release on the Switch 2 may follow a pattern similar to Bethesda's other recent ports, such as Skyrim and Fallout 4, which could mean post-launch updates to address performance or latency. The port's performance and visual quality on the new hardware will likely be a point of discussion among players and reviewers upon its release.

Perspectives

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Technical Analysts observe that while the Switch 2 hardware 'punches above its weight' through DLSS and optimizations, players may encounter 'softer' image output in portable mode and minor 'loading hiccups' or 'frame drops' during cutscenes.
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Gaming Critics praise the port as a 'stronger third-party effort' that avoids being a 'watered-down version' of the original, despite the 'daunting set of challenges' posed by its cinematic presentation.
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Control Enthusiasts find the Joy-Con 2 mouse-aim implementation to be 'smooth and responsive' and 'especially impressive', noting that the gyro controls 'do what they're meant to do'.
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Industry Observers note Bethesda Softworks' 'spotty history' with Switch 2 ports, contrasting this title with the February Fallout 4 port which was considered a 'stunner'.
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Consumer Advocates express regret regarding the monetization strategy, specifically that the 'Order of the Giants DLC is being sold separately'.