High on Life 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed. The game was originally set to launch on April 20–a date with the same humorous association as the game’s title–but it’s now coming out in July. The franchise is called High on Life in the first place because the plot involves aliens coming to Earth and using humans as a recreational drug, so 4/20 would have been very fitting for a release date.
Developer Squanch Games said in a statement that it aims to release the “highest quality experiences,” and to that end, it’s delaying the Switch 2 version to July 1, 2026. “The additional elbow grease towards production will ultimately allow the studio to better meet not only our high standards for gaming, but yours as well,” the studio said.
Digital preorders will be canceled, while physical preorders are intact through this change, Squanch said. “We appreciate your patience and continued support!” the studio added.
High on Life 2 originally launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on February 13. The original High on Life debuted in December 2022 on Xbox and PC, before coming to PS4 and PS5 in 2023, the Switch in May 2025 and the Switch 2 in August 2025.
GameSpot’s High on Life 2 review scored the game a 7/10. Reviewer Richard Wakeling wrote, “High On Life 2 improves on its predecessor with a skateboard, biting satire, and boundless creativity, but middling combat and an uneven hit rate hold it back.”
