Adventure fans, rejoice — Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged has officially landed on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing with it native 4K visuals, buttery-smooth mouse support, and a polished-up version of one of the most beloved point-and-click classics ever made.
Launching today for £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99, this definitive edition of the 1996 gem arrives almost exactly one year after its debut on the original Switch — and now it’s looking sharper, smoother, and more accessible than ever.
What’s new with the Switch 2 edition?
- Native 4K (2160p) in docked mode
- Full HD (1080p) for handheld and tabletop
- Enhanced mouse support for that old-school PC feel
- New ‘Story Mode’ to balance puzzles with smoother progression
- Remastered audio and music by the late, great Barrington Pheloung
- Hand-redrawn backgrounds and over 30,000 reanimated sprites
Players can also toggle between the original 1996 visuals and the new Reforged art with a single button press. Whether you’re in it for nostalgia or a fresh take, the game’s packed with options — including traditional and story-focused modes, plus support for touchscreen, Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, or standard gamepads.
As Charles Cecil, founder of Revolution Software, put it:
“The extra power of the new hardware lets the game truly shine — I think the 4K visuals are genuinely breathtaking.”
Already boasting a Metacritic score of 84 on the original Switch, this upgraded version is easily the best way to experience George and Nico’s first globe-trotting mystery — from Parisian cafés to ancient Templar secrets.
And if you already own the base game? You can grab the Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack for just £4.99 / $4.99 / €4.99.
The Reforged edition is out now, digitally on Nintendo Switch 2.