It Takes Two Heads to Switch 2 Next Week With Cross-Play

Hazelight’s co-op adventure It Takes Two is set to hit Switch 2 next week, bringing along visual upgrades and cross-play, as reported by Nintendo Life. This announcement confirms a port that was rumored earlier this year.

The game originally launched on March 26, 2021, and it has since established a strong reputation among co-op titles. With a score of 88 on Metacritic and a 95% positive rating from 60,974 Steam reviews, that translates to about 57,900 positive reviews for a game that requires two players.

Cross-play is the highlight of this announcement. Since It Takes Two is designed for two players, each sale hinges on finding someone to join in. Cross-platform support eliminates a major hurdle: the need for both players to own the same console or a PC. Those on Switch 2 will be able to team up with friends on other platforms without both needing to buy the same hardware.

The visual upgrades make the port more appealing. The game features diverse level designs, from a toy-filled bedroom to a snow globe and a garden, each with its own artistic style. Nintendo Life’s report emphasizes these upgrades along with cross-play, but it doesn’t provide specifics on resolution or frame rates. Those details will help us understand how this version stacks up against the others.

The timing of this release aligns with the ongoing interest in the game. Even five years after its launch, It Takes Two attracts 10,384 concurrent players on Steam. Guides about its cross-platform support emerged back in April, and discussions about co-op games to replace it have been common. A Switch 2 version offers that audience another way to engage.

By The Numbers

Original release date	March 26, 2021
Metacritic score	88
Steam reviews	95% positive (60,974 reviews)
Current Steam players	10,384
Steam price	$39.99

Community Pulse

The community’s feelings about the game are mostly positive. Steam reviewers often highlight the co-op dynamic between partners. One reviewer shared: “As you play, your significant other gradually transforms from a teammate into a sparring partner—someone who might not only casually punch your lights out but also make you question why you decided to…” This blend of tension and teamwork is what Hazelight is bringing to the new platform.

What To Watch

• Switch 2 pricing and performance: We haven’t seen the Switch 2 price or the specific resolution and frame rate targets in the documents we reviewed. These factors will affect how this port compares to the $39.99 Steam version.
• Cross-play reliability: The efficiency of matchmaking and friend-invite processes will determine whether this feature works well for couples and friends on different platforms.
• Player count movement: Keep an eye on whether the Steam concurrent player count of 10,384 changes post-launch, as it could indicate that the port is reigniting interest among the broader player community.