The beautifully haunting metroidvania sequel is heading to Nintendo’s family of consoles. UK publisher Kwalee and independent studio Clover Bite have confirmed that Grime II will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 across the UK and worldwide on November 26, 2026, bringing its surreal, stone-born world to handheld and docked players alike.
And that’s not all — the announcement arrives alongside a major free content update for all platforms, meaning every version of the game just got bigger.
THE WORLD THAT STONE BUILT — WHAT IS GRIME II?
For those new to the series, Grime burst onto the scene in 2021 — a dark, atmospheric metroidvania where you play as the “Formless,” a being born from a mysterious mask who absorbs enemies to grow stronger. Its defining mechanic? Destroy foes, absorb their essence, and use their own attacks against them. It was haunting, clever, and deeply memorable — earning widespread critical praise and a fiercely loyal fanbase.
Grime II expands that vision into something even stranger and more ambitious:
- A vast, interconnected world of bizarre, organic architecture — think towering pillars, cavernous cathedrals, and bioluminescent depths
- Evolved combat where timing, absorption, and form-shifting remain at the core
- New abilities, traversal options, and hidden paths that reward thorough exploration
- A story that delves deeper into the mysteries of the Mask, the Void, and the fate of the world itself
“A FINAL CODA” — FREE UPDATE ARRIVES ON ALL PLATFORMS
Whether you’re playing on Nintendo consoles, PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S, a substantial free update lands alongside the Switch release — and it’s a big one:
A Final Coda — Story Conclusion
- An entirely new area unlocked after beating the main campaign
- Resolves the lingering story thread left hanging since the original Grime
- Features punishing platforming sections designed to test every skill you’ve mastered
Boss Rematch System
- Revisit and refight any defeated boss whenever you wish
- Perfect your strategies, try different builds, or just enjoy those spectacular encounters again
All of this — including the new story chapter — is included at no extra cost on Switch, Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
RELEASE DETAILS
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Grime II |
| Developers | Clover Bite |
| Publisher | Kwalee |
| Switch Release | November 26, 2026 |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 — full feature parity |
| Price | Available now for pre-order via Nintendo eShop |
| Free Update | “A Final Coda” — live across all platforms Nov 26 |
A brand-new trailer showcasing the game’s eerie landscapes and fluid combat is also live now — giving Switch players their first proper look at what awaits beneath the stone.
THE TECHMASH TAKE
Grime was one of those quiet gems that everyone who played it swore by — and Grime II has already proven itself a worthy follow-up on other platforms. Bringing it to both Switch and Switch 2 simultaneously is a smart move too: play it handheld on the go, or docked on your TV with crisp performance.
With a full story epilogue and boss replay mode thrown in for free on every platform, this is the perfect time to dive in — whether you’re returning to see how it all ends, or stepping into this mesmerising world for the very first time. The mask awaits — will you absorb the world, or let it crumble around you?
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