'Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' Launches Today with Enhanced Visuals & 8-Player Online Co-op
London, UK – January 28, 2026 – Explore a long-forgotten world teeming with untold secrets in Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an enhanced version of the hit sandbox adventure, available to download today on Nintendo Switch 2 and as a free upgrade to all existing owners on Nintendo Switch.
Upgraded and enhanced to utilize the power of Nintendo Switch 2, Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features improved graphical fidelity, with enhancements to lighting, shadows, water and particle effects, all while running at up to 60fps for smoother gameplay.
Improved online co-op support also allows up to 8 players to explore the underground together – twice as many as the original Nintendo Switch version.
Plus, players still playing the original Nintendo Switch version can now join in the fun in 8-player co-op when joining a world hosted by a player on Nintendo Switch 2.
Core Keeper is an award-winning mining sandbox adventure set in an ancient cavern filled with creatures, treasures, trinkets, and secrets. Set out on adventure alone, or explore with friends in online co-op, harvesting relics and gathering resources to build your base, craft advanced tools, and discover a vast subterranean world teeming with adventures.
For the latest information on Core Keeper, follow the official game accounts on Bluesky and X, and join the community on Discord.
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ABOUT FIRESHINE GAMES
Fireshine Games is a global publisher of digital and physical video games based in London, England, with a focus on finding fun and bringing innovative indie gems to players around the world. Originally established in 2014, Fireshine Games has built a portfolio of digital titles and indie sensations, including award-winning titles Core Keeper and Shadows of Doubt, while partnering with studio giants to bring digital hits to physical release, including Lies of P from Neowiz, Balatro from Playstack, and Planet Zoo: Console Edition from Frontier Developments. Fireshine Games is part of the EG7 group of companies. For more information on Fireshine Games and its titles, visit the official website at fireshinegames.co.uk.
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