Abylight Studios has released a free native update for SOMA on Nintendo Switch 2, giving anyone who owns Frictional Games’ psychological horror title on Switch access to a version built specifically for the new console. Originally released for PC in 2015 and holding a Metacritic score of 84, SOMA arrives on Switch 2 in what Abylight calls a complete and optimized version of the game.
SOMA’s Switch 2 update is free for owners in the USA, Europe, and most other regions. Japanese eShop users will be charged a 100 yen fee. The update is available to players who own the game in either digital or physical format.
What’s New on Switch 2
- Frame rates: Improved and more stable performance throughout.
- Loading times: Faster load times compared to the original Switch version.
- Resolution: Increased output resolution.
- Textures: Higher-quality textures throughout the game.
- Draw distance: Greater draw distance for improved visual fidelity.
10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Alongside the update, Abylight is selling a limited-run SOMA 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition through the Abylight Shop. The set includes:
- 16 GB cartridge: The full SOMA game for Nintendo Switch, compatible with Switch 2 and running the enhanced version with improved resolution, frame rate, textures, and loading times.
- Reversible cover: Alternative artwork on the flip side of the case insert.
- Original artbook: An 88-page, full-color hardcover artbook measuring 255×170 mm.
- Omnitool keychain: A metallic miniature of the in-game device, sized 34.6 x 60 mm with five enamel colors and screen printing.
- Soundtrack CD: 24 tracks composed by Mikko Tarmia in an exclusive digipak.
- Sticker sheet: A 210×148 mm sheet featuring characters, logos, and equipment from the game.
- Collector’s box: The full set housed in an exclusive 10th Anniversary Collector’s Box.
