Rogue Trader on Switch 2 offers about $92 DLC for free

Nintendo Switch 2 is already shaping up as a key battleground for big releases, and one Warhammer 40,000 title is making a bold move to win players over. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader launched on Switch 2 in December 2025, initially stumbling with performance problems—but the developers are now compensating fans by making all of the game’s main DLC free, delivering roughly $92 worth of content at no extra cost.

A rocky Switch 2 launch, followed by a full DLC apology

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader became the franchise’s first Nintendo Switch 2 release when it launched in December 2025. The game had already earned very positive reviews on other platforms, so expectations were high. On Switch 2, however, it arrived with major performance issues and received disappointing feedback from both players and critics.

Owlcat Games didn’t move on. Instead, the studio kept working on a large update to address the problems, and the source indicates that most game-breaking issues have since been resolved. Now, with the update live, Owlcat is also making amends for the rough start by offering all of the game’s main DLC to Switch 2 players free of charge.

In a message to Switch 2 users, the developer said that beginning July 7, all additional in-game content would be free on the platform. That includes Deluxe Edition content and all DLC.

What you get: expansions and packs totaling about $92

According to the game’s Nintendo eShop listing, players can claim about $56 worth of content at no extra cost, including the Lex Imperialis and Void Shadows expansions. Owlcat also confirmed that the third and fourth story expansions will be free for Switch 2 users as well, bringing the total giveaway value to roughly $92 based on current expansion pricing on other platforms.

The included items outlined in the source are:

– Void Shadows (First Story Expansion) – $17.99 USD
– Lex Imperialis (Second Story Expansion) – $17.99 USD
– The Infinite Museion (Third Story Expansion) – $17.99 USD
– Deluxe Pack – $14.99 USD
– Voidfarer Pack – $4.99 USD
– Fourth Story Expansion (Coming Soon) – N/A

Importantly, the offer is not restricted to early buyers. The source states that anyone who already owns Rogue Trader on Switch 2—or purchases it later—will receive the additional content without paying extra.

Why Switch 2 may be the best value for Rogue Trader now

When the turn-based CRPG first released on Switch 2, many players warned others away, citing that the Switch 2 version didn’t match the quality of releases on other platforms. Owlcat attributed part of the situation to feedback it received about instability in the version’s build.

With the major update now available and DLC fully included for free, the source frames the Switch 2 version as potentially offering the best value for new buyers. The base price is listed as $49.99 for Rogue Trader on Switch 2, and with DLC valued around $92 in total, the platform effectively bundles a large amount of additional content into the purchase.

Owlcat also notes that Rogue Trader has sold more than two million copies across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting the studio is leaning into momentum as it tries to bring more players into the Warhammer 40,000 CRPG experience.

Key points

• Rogue Trader launched on Switch 2 in December 2025 with performance issues and mixed reception.
• Owlcat says that starting July 7, all additional in-game content (including Deluxe content) is free on Switch 2.
• Switch 2 players can claim DLC worth about $92 in total, including major story expansions and packs.
• The DLC offer applies to existing owners and anyone who buys the game later on Switch 2.

Expert View

This move signals a growing trend in premium console releases: studios are willing to use content bundling and post-launch goodwill to rebuild trust after a troubled first impression. For the Warhammer 40,000 CRPG crowd, the Switch 2 version is now positioned less as a compromise and more as a value proposition—especially with the DLC offer applying to both existing owners and future buyers. If the major update truly stabilizes the experience, this kind of compensation can translate into stronger word-of-mouth and longer-term community retention, which matters for turn-based RPGs where player advocacy often drives sustained engagement.