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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader Switch 2 Release Date, Price, and Features Detailed

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is officially making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 this week, bringing Owlcat Games’ acclaimed CRPG to handheld audiences.


Announced last month on Warhammer Day in collaboration with Games Workshop, the port marks a significant expansion for the title, which has already built a strong reputation across PC and consoles.


Futuristic battle scene with diverse characters wielding weapons and magic, set in an alien world. Text: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Release date December 11, 2025, Nintendo Switch logo.
Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader Switch 2 | Image: Owlcat Games

Release Date and Price

  • Launch Date: December 11, 2025

  • Price: $49.99 / £42.99

  • Download Size: 35.6 GB

  • Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 (digital release)


Regional Release Times

As a third-party digital title, Rogue Trader follows Nintendo’s standard eShop unlock schedule. Pre-loaded copies will require a small update before play.

  • Japan: 00:00 JST (Dec 11) / 15:00 UTC (Dec 10)

  • Americas: 09:00 PT / 12:00 ET (Dec 11) / 17:00 UTC

  • Europe: 14:00 GMT / 15:00 CET (Dec 11) / 17:00 CET


Background and Success

  • First launched on December 7, 2023, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.

  • Sold over one million units since release.

  • Two major expansions are already available:

    • Void Shadows (Sep 24, 2024): Added companion Kibellah, voidship threats, new archetypes, and crew locations.

    • Lex Imperialis (Jun 24, 2025): Introduced companion Solomorne Anthar with cyber-mastiff, Familiars mechanic, Arbitrator archetype, shields, and Imperial Tithe storyline.


Game Overview

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is the first classic CRPG set in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium. Players step into the role of a Rogue Trader, a scion of an ancient dynasty of privateers who command their own trade empire and explore the fringes of Imperial space.


Key Features

  • Explore the Koronus Expanse: Travel vast distances in your voidship across a perilous frontier filled with opportunities for profit and discovery.

  • Impactful Decisions: Choices shape entire star systems. Stay loyal to the Emperor or consort with enemies of Humanity, with consequences rippling across the galaxy.

  • Crew Management: Recruit companions including warriors, psykers, and xenos. Guide them through personal journeys that evolve alongside your own.

  • Turn-Based Combat: Tactical battles with cover mechanics, environmental advantages, and companion abilities. Adapt the classic Rogue Trader rule set for countless strategies.


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