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DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month

Bohemia Interactive's DayZ: Cool Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20, featuring DLSS, VRR, touchscreen inventory management, and bundled expansions.

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DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month

Bohemia Interactive is bringing its multiplayer zombie-survival title DayZ to the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20, 2026. According to an eShop listing reported by Nintendo Life, the package is titled the "Cool Edition" and will be priced at $69.99 following its initial reveal during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.

The port is being developed by Bohemia Interactive in collaboration with development studio Virtuos. The $69.99 release bundles the core multiplayer experience with additional map and expansion content.

Platform Features and Controls

The Switch 2 release takes advantage of several technical features and control options built for Nintendo's console hardware. On the graphical and performance side, the title will support NVIDIA DLSS and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

Control setups for the game include options for both traditional and motion-based gameplay. Switch 2 players will have access to:

  • Gyro aiming
  • Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls
  • Touchscreen support designated for inventory management
  • Pro Controller compatibility

In a statement provided to Nintendo Life, developer Bohemia Interactive highlighted its approach to the hardware platform:

"Porting DayZ to the Nintendo Switch 2 is yet another major milestone for us in 2026. In turn, this endeavor also aligns with Nintendo’s broader efforts to introduce more mature gaming experiences on its new hardware, including hardcore survival experiences like DayZ. We aim to support each platform’s specific unique features. This means we’ll be supporting the following:"

Cool Edition Content Bundle

Rather than launching as a standalone base game, the Switch 2 release arrives as the full "Cool Edition" package. This edition includes:

  • The base DayZ game
  • The Livonia Map
  • The Frostline Expansion

DayZ joins Nintendo's hardware lineup as part of an effort to expand mature, hardcore survival offerings on the Switch 2 platform.

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Sources: Nintendo Life
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