{"id":135585,"date":"2026-01-09T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-196028"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:05:00","slug":"lollipop-chainsaw-repop-switch-2-edition-locks-in-new-release-date-includes-paid-upgrade-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/09\/lollipop-chainsaw-repop-switch-2-edition-locks-in-new-release-date-includes-paid-upgrade-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Switch 2 Edition Locks In New Release Date, Includes Paid Upgrade (Japan)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Switch 2 Edition<\/a> got a last-minute delay in November 2025, but we’ve now got an update…at least for Japan.<\/p>\n

According to the latest Dragami Games press release, it will be launching in this location on 26th March 2026<\/strong> (this includes a physical release). Switch users who already own the game will be able to purchase the “Upgrade Pack” in this region for 1,100 yen (about $7).<\/p>\n

This version will include graphical enhancements apparently “not possible” in the Switch version of the game. The game’s performance has also been “significantly improved” and it now runs at a “stable 60fps in both handheld and docked”.<\/p>\n

There’ll also be some new content in the Switch 2 Edition, including an exclusive arcade-style mode where you’ll face off against waves of zombies using Juliet’s Chainsaw Blaster and a turret. Joy-Con 2 mouse support will also offer a “fresh and distinct control experience”.<\/p>\n

Outside of Japan, this upgrade is currently scheduled for an “early 2026” release on the Switch 2. When we get an update about the local release, we’ll let you know.<\/p>\n

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