Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Getting Free Switch 2 Upgrade for Existing Owners

THQ Nordic confirms that Switch owners of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will receive a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version, applying to both digital and physical copies.

Epic Mickey character artwork for Switch 2 release
Image source: Nintendo Life

THQ Nordic has announced that existing owners of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch will receive a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version when it launches next month.

The upgrade applies to both digital and physical owners. According to the official FAQ, the process is straightforward: Switch 1 owners should insert their cartridge into the Switch 2 and install the game, or download their digital version, then install the upgrade patch.

For physical cartridge owners, THQ Nordic notes that Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Switch 2 will be available as a Game Key Card rather than a full cartridge. This distinction affects how physical copies are distributed on the new hardware.

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches for Switch 2 on 6 October 2026. The original Switch version remains playable on the new console, ensuring backward compatibility for players who want to revisit the game without purchasing it again.

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  1. Nintendo LifeSecondary publication · recorded Sep 23, 2026
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