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Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader gets "massive update" on Switch 2 following disappointing launch, all DLC and expansions now free

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader launches a massive Switch 2 update, making all DLC and expansions free following a problematic release.

By · Published July 9, 2026  07:41 UTC · Updated July 9, 2026  19:38 UTC

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader received a massive update on the Nintendo Switch 2 following a disappointing launch. Owlcat improved Russian localization and released the Voidfare Edition, making all DLC and expansions free.

Epilogue added 98d ago, after coverage quieted.

The obvious questions

What is included in the new update?

The update is described as 'massive' and includes all DLC and expansions for free, as well as improvements to Russian localization.

Which platform received this update?

The update was released for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Why was this update released?

The update follows a launch described as disappointing and problematic.

The story so far

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  • Primary Driver: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader launches a massive Switch 2 update, making all DLC and expansions free following a problematic release.
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Owlcat Games has released a major update for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader on the Nintendo Switch 2. This update follows a disappointing and problematic launch.

As part of the rollout, all DLC and expansions are now available for free. Coverage from Eurogamer, Nintendo Life, and Nintendo Everything emphasizes the scale of the patch and the transition of paid content to free.

Additionally, ixbt.games reports that the update included improvements to the Russian localization. Attention is now on the 'Voidfare Edition' of the game, which was announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 according to reports from Nintendo Insider.

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Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Nintendo Switch 2 Owlcat Games Voidfare Edition

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