Epic Mickey: Rebrushed — Switch 1 owners to get free Switch 2 upgrade, says THQ Nordic
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THQ Nordic says owners of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on the original Nintendo Switch will receive a free upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version. According to an official FAQ cited by Nintendo Life, the upgrade will be delivered through a free patch on the Nintendo Switch 2 console and applies to both digital and physical owners. Nintendo Life reported the Switch 2 release is planned "next month" and that the FAQ includes instructions for redeeming the Switch 2 version. The article excerpts the FAQ but does not provide a full, confirmed step-by-step redemption procedure in the supplied evidence.
- What happened: THQ Nordic's official FAQ, as reported by Nintendo Life, states that existing owners of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch (both digital and physical) will receive the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade for free via a patch on their Switch 2 console.
- Why it matters: The company’s FAQ indicates purchasers of the Switch 1 edition will not need to buy a separate Switch 2 copy to obtain the upgraded version, per Nintendo Life's report.
- Context: Nintendo Life reported that the Switch 2 release of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is due "next month" and that the FAQ includes instructions about how to redeem the Switch 2 version, though the article's excerpt of those instructions is incomplete in the supplied evidence.
- What next: The exact release date, the full redemption steps, and any regional availability details are not confirmed in the provided evidence and would need to be published by THQ Nordic or Nintendo for confirmation.
What changed
THQ Nordic's official FAQ, quoted and summarized by Nintendo Life, says owners of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on the original Nintendo Switch will be eligible to receive the Nintendo Switch 2 version at no additional charge. The FAQ specifies the upgrade applies to both digital and physical owners and will be provided via a free patch on the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Availability
Nintendo Life's report states the Switch 2 release is planned "next month" (no exact date given in the supplied evidence). The article also notes the FAQ contains instructions for redeeming the Switch 2 version; the supplied excerpt begins to describe inserting a Nintendo Switch 1 cartridge but is incomplete in the provided text.
Limits
The provided evidence does not include a confirmed release date, the complete step-by-step redemption procedure, or any regional limitations. Those details have not been established in the supplied material and would require official follow-up from THQ Nordic or Nintendo.