Platform · Nintendo Switch
Moonlight Peaks on Nintendo Switch & Switch 2
Moonlight Peaks is out now on Nintendo eShop (direct download) and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition listings. The free eShop demo is still live — choose Switch, Switch 2 Edition, or the Upgrade Pack based on the hardware you own. Switch 2 Edition pricing & upgrade pack →
- Out now on eShop
- eShop demo live
- Switch + Switch 2
- $34.99 MSRP
- $5 Upgrade Pack
- Retail build 1.1.46
- Updated 2026-07-30
Current retail build
Retail build 1.1.46 · updated 2026-07-29 · live
Recent Nintendo patch highlights
- 1.1.46 (Jul 28/29): L+R shoulder buttons work again on Switch and Switch 2 (P-146-01).
- 1.1.45 and earlier cross-platform fixes (Loveage soft lock, Luna shop animals, performance) are live on Nintendo builds per Marvelous USA patch notes.
Switch buy board
Full game is out on eShop — demo still free. Pick Switch, Switch 2 Edition, or the Upgrade Pack based on the hardware you own.
eShop Demo
Available nowFree demo on Nintendo eShop; official stores only.
Nintendo Switch
Out now$34.99 MSRP
Direct download on eShop — $34.99 Americas MSRP.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Out now$39.99
Official Switch 2 Edition — improved resolution and frame rate per Nintendo listing.
Upgrade Pack
$5 route$5
For players buying or owning the Switch edition who want the Switch 2 Edition route.
Which version should I choose?
Match the SKU to your console — Switch 2 Edition is the native Switch 2 listing; Upgrade Pack is for Switch edition owners.
| Version | Best for | Price | What changes | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Switch, Switch Lite, or docked Switch 1 hardware | $34.99 Americas | Standard edition; Nintendo listing notes Switch 2 compatibility info | Open Switch store |
| Switch 2 Edition | Switch 2 owners who want the enhanced listing | $39.99 Americas | Improved resolution and improved frame rate per Nintendo store copy | Open Switch 2 store |
| Upgrade Pack | Players who already own or will buy the Switch edition | $5 at launch | Upgrade path to Switch 2 Edition — verify on your Nintendo account region | Check upgrade on store |
- Nintendo Switch$34.99 Americas
- Best for
- Switch, Switch Lite, or docked Switch 1 hardware
- What changes
- Standard edition; Nintendo listing notes Switch 2 compatibility info
- Switch 2 Edition$39.99 Americas
- Best for
- Switch 2 owners who want the enhanced listing
- What changes
- Improved resolution and improved frame rate per Nintendo store copy
- Upgrade Pack$5 at launch
- Best for
- Players who already own or will buy the Switch edition
- What changes
- Upgrade path to Switch 2 Edition — verify on your Nintendo account region
Try the eShop demo today
How to try it today: search "Moonlight Peaks" on Nintendo eShop or open the official site — we do not mirror ROM, APK, or third-party stores.
Out now on eShop · Demo live
Nintendo Switch
Switch & Switch 2
Direct download on eShop ($34.99 Americas MSRP). Free demo still on eShop. Switch 2 Edition $39.99; $5 Upgrade Pack.
Demo scope matches Marvelous PR — character creator, farming, spells, fishing, and early town quests. Android has no demo; buy on Google Play for the full Android game.
Quick answers for Switch buyers
- Can I play on Switch 2?
- Yes — demo runs on Switch 2; full game has a Switch 2 Edition listing at $39.99 Americas.
- Is the demo free on eShop?
- Yes — same June 2026 demo scope as Steam per Marvelous PR.
- Switch vs Switch 2 Edition?
- $34.99 Switch edition · $39.99 Switch 2 Edition · $5 Upgrade Pack from Switch to Switch 2 route.
- Will demo saves carry over?
- Not confirmed for Americas — treat demo progress as trial-only until official guidance changes.
Americas MSRP: Switch $34.99 MSRP on eShop · Switch 2 Edition $39.99 · $5 Upgrade Pack from Switch edition. Launch-week 15% discount ended (T1 2026-07-16).
Switch retail pricing
Marvelous USA PR · June 6, 2026 (Wholesome Direct 2026).
| Platform | MSRP | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch (Americas) | $34.99 | Americas pre-order discount ended; now MSRP $34.99 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (Americas) | $39.99 | $5 Upgrade Pack from Switch 1 edition at launch |
| Nintendo Switch (UK / Europe) | £29.99 | Marvelous Europe PR · June 6, 2026 — physical Switch 2 edition Aug 28, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (UK / Europe) | £34.99 | Marvelous Europe PR · €39.99 equivalent — upgrade pack at launch. Physical Switch 2 edition Aug 28, 2026 at €49.99 / £44.99 with sticker sheet + digital soundtrack. |
| Nintendo Switch (EU) | €34.99 | Marvelous Europe PR · same pre-order window as UK |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (EU) | €39.99 | Marvelous Europe PR · digital MSRP; physical Switch 2 edition Aug 28, 2026 at €49.99 with sticker sheet + digital soundtrack. |
Compatibility & play notes
Only what Nintendo and Marvelous listings confirm — no invented FPS, unlock hour, or save-transfer rules.
- L+R shoulder buttons (patch 1.1.46)
Marvelous USA patch notes (Jul 28/29) fixed L+R shoulder buttons not working on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 (P-146-01). Update to the latest eShop build if Joy-Con or Pro Controller shoulders feel unresponsive.
- Switch 2 compatibility
Nintendo Switch store page lists Switch 2 compatibility information. The eShop demo plays on Switch 2 per Marvelous PR.
- Switch Lite & play modes
Nintendo listings note handheld, tabletop, and TV modes where applicable. Switch edition and demo work on Switch Lite in handheld mode.
- Save Data Cloud
Nintendo product pages note Save Data Cloud where listed — verify on your regional store page. Requires Nintendo Switch Online where applicable.
- Switch 2 Edition performance
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition listing cites improved resolution and improved frame rate — no exact FPS or resolution numbers in official copy we mirror.
- Physical edition (regional)
Marvelous Europe PR: physical Switch 2 edition in UK/Europe on August 28, 2026. Americas official PR covers digital pre-order — do not assume a US physical SKU.
Demo scope & save-transfer honesty
Character creator, resident interactions, embroidery, flower arranging, fishing, homestead customization — Steam and Nintendo eShop only (moonlightpeaks.com).
| Topic | What we know |
|---|---|
| Demo on eShop | Free on Nintendo eShop now — official stores only |
| Same demo family as Steam | Marvelous PR lists matching June 2026 demo activities on PC and Switch |
| Save transfer to retail (Americas) | Not confirmed — treat demo progress as trial-only |
| Asia regional note | Clouded Leopard PR (June 12, 2026): Asia Switch demo saves do not carry to retail — regional rule only, not a global guarantee |
| Cross-save with PC | Not announced — see cross-platform page |
Switch reference links
Switch launch status track
- eShop demo livedone
Marvelous USA PR · June 6, 2026 — same activities as Steam demo.
- Nintendo pre-order / store pages livedone
Switch and Switch 2 Edition listings on Nintendo store; 15% Americas pre-order through launch day.
- Full launch on eShopdone
Direct download live · $34.99 MSRP · Tier 1 recheck 2026-07-07.
- Post-launch patch 1.1.46 livedone
L+R shoulder button fix on Switch / Switch 2 — Marvelous USA Jul 28/29.
- Post-launch performance notes pendingupcoming
Handheld vs docked benchmarks after ship — no invented FPS pre-launch.
Switch buyer quick path
- Topic 1Buy or try the eShop demo
Direct download for the full game or free demo from Nintendo eShop — same Nintendo account you plan for retail if purchase history matters.
- Topic 2Pick Switch vs Switch 2 Edition
$34.99 Switch edition for Switch / Lite hardware. $39.99 Switch 2 Edition for native Switch 2. $5 Upgrade Pack if you own or buy the Switch edition.
- Topic 3Launch-week discount
Launch-week discount ended. MSRP $34.99 Americas on eShop. Verify your regional price before purchase.
- Topic 4Cross-check demo scope & save notes
Demo matches Steam per Marvelous PR. Save transfer to retail not confirmed for Americas — see demo guide for honesty notes.
Keep exploring
Nintendo Switch FAQ
Is Moonlight Peaks on Nintendo Switch?
Yes — out now on Nintendo eShop (direct download) per Tier 1 recheck 2026-07-07. Free eShop demo still live per Marvelous PR. Download routes
Is Moonlight Peaks on Switch 2?
Yes — Nintendo lists a Switch 2 Edition ($39.99 Americas). The eShop demo also plays on Switch 2 hardware. Switch 2 Edition page
Is there a Switch demo?
Yes — free demo on Nintendo eShop now. Same June 2026 demo scope as Steam per Marvelous PR. Demo guide
What is the Switch 2 Edition?
Official Nintendo Switch 2 Edition listing — $39.99 Americas at launch. Nintendo store copy cites improved resolution and improved frame rate vs the Switch edition.
How much does it cost on Switch?
$34.99 Americas MSRP on eShop per Marvelous USA PR. Switch 2 Edition $39.99. Release date & pricing
Is there a pre-order discount?
The Americas Nintendo pre-order discount (15% off through launch day) and the launch-week 15% discount have both ended. Current MSRP is $34.99 Switch / $39.99 Switch 2 Edition. Updates
What is the $5 Upgrade Pack?
Marvelous PR: players who buy the Switch edition can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition via a $5 Upgrade Pack at launch. Verify on your Nintendo store page before purchase.
Does the demo save transfer to the full game?
Not confirmed for Americas — treat demo progress as trial-only until official guidance changes. Asia Clouded Leopard PR states Switch demo saves do not carry to retail in that region only. Demo guide
Does it support Save Data Cloud?
Nintendo store listings note Save Data Cloud where applicable — check your regional Nintendo product page. We do not assume cloud behavior beyond what the listing shows.
Is there a physical edition?
Marvelous Europe PR lists a physical Switch 2 edition in UK/Europe arriving August 28, 2026. Americas digital pre-order is confirmed; no Americas physical SKU in official PR we mirror. Release date
Does it work on Switch Lite?
Yes — Nintendo Switch edition and the eShop demo support handheld play on Switch Lite. Switch 2 Edition requires Switch 2 hardware per Nintendo listing.
Is there cross-save with Steam?
Not announced — no official cross-save between Nintendo and PC in official pre-launch materials. Cross-platform notes