Commandos: Origins will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on Dec. 15, publisher Kalypso Media said Sunday. The digital version of the World War II tactical stealth game will cost $59.99, with the announcement made in cooperation with developer Engine Software.
The Switch 2 release will support the console’s Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Players can use either the left or right Joy-Con to navigate battlefields, select units and targets and issue commands. The control option is intended for the game’s squad-based operations, where directing individual specialists is central to completing missions.
Kalypso also confirmed support for GameChat and two-player cooperative play. Co-op missions can be played online or through local split-screen, giving players two ways to coordinate the squad during operations.
What the Switch 2 edition includes
The Switch 2 launch is for the Deluxe Edition. It includes the complete base game, six character skins adapted from Commandos 2, a 3D-printing template for the Green Beret, a digital calendar and an original soundtrack containing 15 symphonic tracks.
- Release date: Dec. 15 on Nintendo Switch 2
- Digital price: $59.99
- Included edition: Deluxe Edition
- Co-op: Two-player online or local split-screen play
- Controls: Joy-Con 2 mouse support
Both of the game’s post-launch expansions will be available on Switch 2 from launch day. Shadows over Crete and No Man Left Behind will each be sold separately for $14.99. The expansions add more missions and challenges to the campaign.
A new squad for the series
Commandos: Origins follows the formation of the elite unit and puts players in command of Jack O’Hara, known as the Green Beret, alongside the Sapper, Sniper, Driver, Marine and Spy. The campaign spans more than 10 missions set across World War II locations ranging from the Arctic to the African desert.
Missions contain primary objectives as well as optional tasks. The environments support multiple approaches, including sneaking, climbing, driving vehicles and hiding while coordinating the squad’s different abilities. The game launched on other platforms in 2025; its Switch 2 version marks the series’ first release on a Nintendo console. The Nintendo eShop page for the release is expected to follow.
