Core Keeper on Nintendo Switch
There is a Switch version
Released on October 17, 2024, in both digital and physical editions.
Multiplayer up to 4 players
Switch to Switch supports up to 4 players. You cannot play with PC, PlayStation or Xbox.
On Switch 2, get the Switch 2 Edition
It was announced that Switch owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition for free (8 players, smoother visuals).
Switch version basics: release date, players, crossplay
| Release date | October 17, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Editions | Digital (Nintendo eShop) and physical |
| Max players | 4 (can join an 8-player session hosted on Switch 2) |
| Crossplay | Switch 2 Edition (not with PC, PlayStation or Xbox) |
| Mods | No official mod support found |
Prices change often during sales, so check the Nintendo eShop for the current price.
Switch vs. PC (Steam): what’s different
- Same content (bosses, biomes, items): major updates come to all platforms for free (1.2 “Void & Voltage” was announced as a free update for every platform). Everything on this site applies to the Switch version too.
- Player count: 8 on PC, 4 on Switch.
- Who you can play with: the Switch version cannot play with friends on PC. To play together, you need to be on the same platform family.
- Mods: mods use the PC-only Steam Workshop and mod.io systems, and we have found no information saying they work on Switch.
Switch multiplayer: online play and player count
- Up to 4 players Switch to Switch. If a Switch 2 Edition player hosts, Switch players can join an 8-player session.
- Send invites to your Switch friends from inside the game.
- Connection trouble? See Multiplayer not working: fixes.
Playing on Switch 2 (Switch 2 Edition)
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition came out on January 28, 2026. It was announced that Switch owners can upgrade for free, and it adds 8-player online play, improved lighting, shadows and water, and smoother visuals targeting 60fps. See the Switch 2 Edition page for details.
Switch FAQ
Q. Can I play with friends on PC (Steam) from Switch?
No. The Switch version can only play with Switch and Switch 2.
Q. Is the Switch version fun solo?
Yes, you can play through the whole game alone. Multiplayer is optional.
Q. Does the Switch version get updates?
Yes. See updates and patch notes for the latest changes.
Platform support and prices can change with updates and sales. Checked in November 2026. Which players can join each other comes from the game’s own text (Core Keeper 1.3.0.6): the “Multiplayer connectivity” setting (Steam only, Epic only, GOG only, Microsoft only, All PC players) and the in-game patch note “The game currently does not support crossplay between PC and consoles.” Release dates, player counts and prices come from the platform stores and the publisher’s launch announcements.
More on platforms and multiplayer
Unless a note on the page says otherwise, numbers are read from the game files of Core Keeper 1.3.0.6 (prefabs, configuration files, drop tables and the game's program) and calculated by this site, including upgraded (per-level) values, sell prices and mana costs. Names and descriptions are the game's official English text. Only reinforcing materials, minion and pet attacks and some food values are based on the Core Keeper Wiki (Fandom) data (CC BY-SA 3.0). Core Keeper and its images are © Pugstorm. This is an unofficial fan site.