Technical review
Repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance checked against Switch 2 before we commit.
Game Porting
Nintendo Switch 2
Trusted by studios and publishers
Proven on Switch 2
We’ve already been through Switch 2 certification. With a AAA title.
Few studios have taken a game through Switch 2 certification yet. We have, and this is the kind of list we work through so your game reaches the eShop without surprises.
- Docked and handheld performance targets
- Joy-Con 2 and Pro Controller input
- Upgrade path for an existing Switch version
- Save data and user accounts
- Sleep mode and resume
- Network and error handling
- Memory and storage budgets
- Age rating and eShop metadata
Ready for certification
One of the few studios already there
Switch 2 is a new audience. Be early on it.
We’ve taken a AAA title through Switch 2 certification already, one of the few studios that has. Whether you’re bringing a PC game to Switch 2 for the first time or upgrading a game that’s already on Switch, we handle the whole path, from performance work to certification and publishing support.
- A AAA title already through Switch 2 certification
- New ports and upgrades of existing Switch games
- Docked and handheld performance on Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch 2 publishing support
What a Switch 2 port includes
Everything between your build and the Switch 2 eShop.
One team covers engineering, QA, certification and publishing support, so a new console doesn’t mean new risks.
Platform integration
Switch 2 SDK, platform services and dependencies integrated cleanly into your codebase.
Switch game upgrades
An existing Switch version brought up to Switch 2, with better visuals and performance.
Docked & handheld
Performance targets for both play modes on Switch 2, with resolution and effects scaled for each.
Joy-Con 2 & Pro Controller
Input, prompts and layouts for the controllers Switch 2 players use.
Saves & system features
Save data, user accounts, sleep mode and resume handled the way Nintendo requires.
QA & certification
In-house FQA, CQA and LQA, then certification. A failed submission is fixed and resubmitted at no cost.
Publishing support
Nintendo Switch 2 publishing and release management, plus 3 months of post-launch support.
50+
Games shipped to new platforms
20+
Global publishers & developers
1AAA
Title already through Switch 2 certification
3mo
Post-launch support, included
Our fundamental benefits
Here are some of the factors that make us a reliable game porting partner.
01
Single point of contact
One dedicated producer and lead developer stay with your project from kickoff through certification - no hand-offs, no lost context.
02
Free, fast assessment
We review your codebase and share a scoped, accurate estimate within 3 business days - free of charge, no commitment.
03
Post-launch support included
We stay on for 3 months after release to patch, optimize, and keep your build certified through platform and OS updates.
04
Delivery guarantee
If we miss the agreed scope or deadline, we fix it or refund it - it’s written into the agreement, not a promise.
How a Switch 2 port works
From your current build to the Switch 2 eShop.
- 01
Brief & preliminary estimate
First callWe discuss the game, target platforms, current build and the risks that could affect scope. You get a preliminary estimate before any technical review.
- 02
Technical review
3-7 daysWe check the repository, build pipeline, controller readiness and performance, and confirm the scope, delivery time and fixed price.
- 03
Onboarding
3-7 daysYou meet the team and get a shared project space, a producer and a lead developer for day-to-day questions.
- 04
Port & verify
8-20 weeksWe build the port with weekly updates, technical reviews and performance gates. Lynci speeds up repeatable technical work while developers make the decisions.
- 05
QA & certification
2-4 weeksOur in-house team handles FQA, LQA and CQA, then coordinates certification and any resubmissions.
- 06
Release & support
3 months includedRelease on every target platform, then bug fixes, patches and platform updates for three months after launch.
engines & platforms
Unity, Unreal, Godot or your own engine, on Nintendo Switch 2.
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Engines
+ customengines
Platforms
Portfolio
Games we shipped to new platforms.
Trail Out
Porting on:
Mini Royale
Porting on:
The Witch’s Bakery
Porting on:
The Cub
Porting on:
War Mongrels
Porting on:
63 Days
Porting on:
Peppered
Porting on:
Lumencraft
Porting on:
Quern: Undying Thoughts
Porting on:
Wild West Legacy
Porting on:
Wild West Supermarket Simulator
Porting on:
Other AAA, AA & Indie Titles
Ask for referencesWords from the people
we build for.
Get a free estimateLynci made porting far more cost-effective and easier to manage, letting us bring the release to more platforms. The game also passed certification on the first attempt - proof of how reliable the tool is.
Ewa Buczkowska
Producer | Untold Tales
Working with LYNXBYTE GAMES allowed us to successfully outsource key parts of the porting work for War Mongrels and 63 Days without compromising product quality. The collaboration reduced the workload on our internal development team while ensuring reliable technical support and efficient problem-solving throughout the projects.
Pawel Olszewski
Business Development Manager | GOG
Ready for Switch 2?
Get your game onto Switch 2 early.
Tell us your engine, current platforms and launch window. Free technical assessment, first estimate in 3 business days, no commitment.
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Glossary
Nintendo Switch 2 porting terms, explained.
More consoles
Ship on every console at once.
Switch 2 often ships alongside Switch 1, PlayStation and Xbox. The same team, the same codebase and one fixed price.
What we need to estimate your Switch 2 port
You don’t need a full brief. Even a rough idea of your game and your launch window is enough to get started.
We’ll review your request and share a scoped estimate within 3 business days.
- Current engine, version, and platform the game runs on today
- New Switch 2 port, or an upgrade of an existing Switch version
- Build size, memory use and performance targets
- Access to source code and third-party dependencies
- Multiplayer, save data, or other platform-specific features
- Timeline, launch window and certification deadlines
Have you taken a game through Nintendo Switch 2 certification?
Yes. We’ve already taken a AAA title through Switch 2 certification, one of the few studios that has.
Can you upgrade our existing Switch game for Switch 2?
Yes. We can bring an existing Switch version up to Switch 2 with better visuals and performance, or port your PC game to Switch 2 directly.
Should we release on Switch 1, Switch 2 or both?
It depends on your game and audience, and we’ll recommend the right mix in your free estimate. Our fixed-price Lynci tiers include Switch 1 and Switch 2 together.
Do you help with publishing on Switch 2?
Yes. Alongside the port we offer Nintendo Switch 2 publishing and release management support.
How much does a Switch 2 port cost?
With Lynci, our fixed-price porting model, a port is priced in fixed tiers for indie, premium indie and AA games, covering Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 together with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and WinGDK. The price is confirmed after a free technical review and billed per milestone - no hourly surprises.
