It Takes Two’s Switch 2 upgrade is live: what Canadian players need to know

The Switch 2 version is available now

Electronic Arts and Hazelight Studios released It Takes Two for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 15. The Canadian Nintendo eShop listing confirms the game is available digitally, supports TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and is rated for two players in single-system, local-wireless and online play. Nintendo lists the download at 37 GB, so owners should check available storage before installing.

EA’s Switch 2 support guide says the new edition raises docked performance to 60 frames per second, with native 1080p output, maximum texture resolution and improved lighting, effects and dynamic shadows. These are publisher specifications, not independent performance testing. EA’s launch announcement also gives a US list price of US$39.99; Nintendo Canada’s listing does not expose a CAD price in its current page text, so we’re not converting or presenting that as a Canadian price.

Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free

EA confirms the Switch 2 edition is a free upgrade for people who already own the Nintendo Switch version; ownership of another platform’s edition does not qualify. For a digital copy, EA says to claim the upgrade through Nintendo eShop. For a physical copy, open the original game and use its in-game eShop link. The publisher outlines both routes in its support instructions, while its official announcement confirms the no-cost offer.

That makes the new release a straightforward option for returning players, but there’s one important distinction: the upgrade is tied to owning the Switch edition, not simply having played the game elsewhere. The GamesPress announcement supplied as our starting point describes the same launch and upgrade. We’ve checked its core details against EA’s current support page and Nintendo Canada’s store listing.

Friend’s Pass and GameShare solve different problems

The game remains designed for two-player co-op, but both people do not necessarily need to buy a full copy. EA’s announcement says the free Friend’s Pass lets an owner invite a friend who has installed the pass; one player must own the full game for the pair to play the full adventure. Nintendo Canada’s Friend’s Pass listing provides the Canadian download entry point. Online play still requires the applicable platform subscription and account requirements.

GameShare is a separate local-play option: Nintendo’s Switch 2 store page says the title can use GameShare with Nintendo Switch players. EA’s compatibility guide distinguishes that local connection from online play. For online play between a Switch 2 player and someone on the original Switch, EA says the Switch 2 player must launch the original Switch edition; the Switch 2 edition’s online cross-play guide names PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Check the Nintendo GameShare overview before arranging a local session, since the host system and connection type determine which consoles can join.

Pick the right version for your co-op partner

If both players use Switch 2, the new edition supports local or online co-op. If one person uses an original Switch, local play can use GameShare, while online play requires the Switch 2 owner to switch to the original Switch edition, according to EA. That distinction is easy to miss because “cross-play” and “GameShare” are presented as complementary features, but they cover different situations.

Before buying or downloading, confirm which console each player will use and whether the session is local or online. The Nintendo Canada listing confirms two-player support across single-system, local-wireless and online modes, and its GameShare details explain how guests join. EA’s older Nintendo Switch feature page is useful for the original edition’s co-op basics, while the newer Switch 2 guide is the reference for current platform compatibility.

Sources and attribution

We reviewed the user-provided GamesPress announcement, Nintendo Canada’s Switch 2 listing, EA’s Switch 2 support guide, EA’s launch release, and the coverage from Nintendo Life. Those sources support the launch, upgrade, performance and compatibility details above.

We also checked Nintendo Support’s GameShare overview, its GameShare how-to, Nintendo Canada’s Friend’s Pass page, EA’s original Switch feature page, and EA’s official community announcement. For Canada, we rely on Nintendo Canada for listing details and do not treat EA’s US dollar amount as a Canadian price.

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