Diablo 4 is on Switch 2 now, and you can play most of it without a Switch Online subscription
Most of Sanctuary is subscription-free. Your purchased Platinum is not.
Diablo 4 is officially out on Nintendo Switch 2 today. The Age of Hatred Collection costs $69.99 and includes the base game, Vessel of Hatred, and Lord of Hatred. Blizzard has also shared a full FAQ explaining how everything works on the handheld.
The best part of it all is that you can play most of Diablo 4 without Nintendo Switch Online! That includes the campaign, seasonal content, the Tower, and even couch co-op. Cross-progression does not require a membership either, so your existing characters can come with you.
Just be careful if you buy Platinum on more than one platform, because Platinum purchased on Switch 2 stays there and will not follow you to PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.
Performance, Controls, and Cross-Play
Everything else, including the performance modes, touchscreen controls, and cross-play details, can be found in Blizzard's full FAQ below.
Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection brings the battle for Sanctuary to Nintendo Switch 2, with cross-progression, cross-play, touchscreen functionality and multiple performance options. Below, you’ll find more details about playing on Nintendo Switch 2.
How does Diablo IV perform on Nintendo Switch 2?
Players can choose between two graphic settings:Quality Mode
30 fps at 1080p in handheld mode
30 fps at 1440p in docked mode
Performance Mode
Handheld: 40 FPS at 1080p
Docked: 40 FPS at 1080p*
*Docked Performance Mode requires a compatible display with a refresh rate of 120Hz or higher.
Which Nintendo Switch 2 features does Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection support?
Diablo IV supports several Nintendo Switch 2 features:
Touchscreen controls: Navigate most menus, the map, and your inventory using the touchscreen. Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality is not supported.
Mouse and Keyboard: Connect a compatible mouse and keyboard via USB.
Controller Rumble: Feel the action through supported Controller rumble.
Accessibility features: Text-to-speech for the chat window, speech-to-text for voice chat, and Speak for Me, which converts text into speech in voice chat.
GameChat: Connect with friends through Nintendo Switch 2’s system-level GameChat functionality and share live gameplay scenes simultaneously.
Can I continue my progress across platforms?
Yes. Cross-progression allows you to access your progress across supported platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use cross-progression.For more details on cross-progression, see our article here.
Can I play with other friends on other platforms?
Yes. Cross-play allows Nintendo Switch 2 players to join friends and other players across supported platforms. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for cross-play.Can I play without a Nintendo Switch Online Membership?
Yes. Without a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can still experience:
The campaign and side quests
Open-world activities
Couch co-op
The Tower and Leaderboards
Seasonal Ranks and season content
Diablo IV is an online game, so an internet connection is still required. Without a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you will not be able to join an online party, trade with other players, join a Clan, participate in PvP or encounter other players in the open world.
Will my purchases carry over between Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms?
Cosmetics purchased or earned on Nintendo Switch 2 will be available across linked platforms. This also applies to Reliquary Battle Pass purchases and rewards.Platinum earned through gameplay, including Platinum earned through the Battle Pass, will carry over between platforms. Platinum purchased on Nintendo Switch 2 will remain available only on Nintendo Switch 2.