Developer Squanch Games has announced that High on Life 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 20.
The shooter will arrive earlier on other platforms, with releases scheduled for February 13 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.
From day one, the game will also be available through Xbox Game Pass.
Physical release planned – with a catch
Alongside the Switch 2 launch, High on Life 2 will also receive a physical edition on April 20 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
However, the Switch 2 version will ship as a game key card, meaning the cartridge does not contain the full game data and requires a download. This approach has already sparked debate among collectors and preservation-focused players.
Familiar chaos with new twists
Gameplay-wise, High on Life 2 sticks closely to the formula that made the original stand out. The first-person shooter once again blends fast-paced gunplay with absurd humor, talking weapons, and an offbeat sci-fi narrative.
Movement options have been expanded, with new traversal mechanics replacing the skateboard-style mobility seen in the first game. Squanch Games has also promised new weapons, enemies, and environments, while maintaining the anarchic tone fans expect.
The story follows a student who teams up with a sentient, foul-mouthed gun to stop an alien invasion. The extraterrestrial threat is particularly grim: the invaders intend to use humans as a new recreational drug.
Expanded cast joins the sequel
The sequel also brings notable additions to its voice cast. Ralph Ineson, known to gamers as the voice of Cid in Final Fantasy XVI, joins the lineup.
He will appear alongside returning cast members Betsy Sodaro, J.B. Smoove, and Richard Kind.
Staggered launch, same absurd energy
With its staggered release schedule, High on Life 2 is shaping up to be one of the more unusual cross-platform launches of the year. While Switch 2 players will have to wait a little longer, Squanch Games appears confident that the game’s humor-driven shooter formula will translate well to Nintendo’s next console.
Whether the sequel can live up to the cult status of the original remains to be seen – but its arrival on Switch 2 ensures the alien chaos reaches an even wider audience.
