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Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch, CD Projekt Red confirmed that its upcoming port ofCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Editionwill utilize Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) upscaling technology in both Handheld and Docked modes. The Switch 2 version ofCyberpunk 2077will also include a 30 FPS quality mode, and a 40 FPS performance setting in tandem with variable refresh rate displays.
The news came amid a busy cycle for Nintendo leading up to the Switch 2’s arrival. After delaying Switch 2 pre-orders in the US and Canada due to the Trump administration’s widespread tariffs on global goods, Nintendo confirmed that pre-orders will begin on Thursday, April 24, via retailers like Best Buy and GameStop. Although the Switch 2 console and games will not see a price increase due to tariffs, accessories such as theSwitch 2 Pro Controller and USB-C Camerahave had their prices slightly bumped up to compensate.
Knowing thatthe Switch 2 will have a more powerful Nvidia processorthan its predecessor, game developers can utilize more advanced features like DLSS to improve performance on the console.As reported by Nintendo Life, CD Projekt Red confirmed to Digital Foundry thatCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Editionwill utilize Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology on the Switch 2 to increase performance in different ways.Cyberpunk 2077will give players the option to pick from Quality Mode, which locks the game to 30 frames per second (FPS), or a 40 FPS Performance Mode. Both Quality Mode and Performance Mode will also run differently depending on whether the Switch 2 is in Docked or Handheld Mode, giving players up to four different upscaling options overall.
The Switch 2 Version Of Cyberpunk 2077 Will Use Nvidia DLSS In Docked And Handheld Modes
Digital Foundry’s Richard Leadbetter stated in DF Direct Weekly episode 210 that the Docked and Handheld versions of Quality mode will target 30 FPS at 1080p, while the Docked Performance mode aims for 40 FPS at 1080p on a compatible 120 Hz display. Handheld Performance mode would use a dynamic resolution of 720p while maintaining the same 40 FPS target as the Docked version. Given thatCyberpunk 2077will utilize an older version of Nvidia DLSS that is supported by the Switch 2’s custom Tegra processor,DLSS 4 and exclusive features like multi-frame generationwill not be utilized.
Cyberpunk 2077is part of agrowing list of third-party games coming to the Switch 2. WithCyberpunk 2077’s Switch 2 port also arriving on June 5, it remains to be seen how Night City will look on Nintendo’s upcoming system.
