What it is
Hell is Us is a third-person action-adventure from Rogue Factor, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The original game launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 4 September 2025, but this is its first Nintendo release. It follows Rémi, a United Nations peacekeeper drawn into the isolated country of Hadea, where civil war and a supernatural calamity have created a hostile world of strange creatures, buried secrets and deliberately limited guidance.
- UK release
- Thursday, 8 October 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2; original version also on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
- Developer
- Rogue Factor
- Publisher
- Nacon
- UK price
- £49.99 Standard; £64.99 Deluxe digital
- PEGI
- PEGI 16
- Genre
- Third-person action-adventure
- Online mode
- No — single-player only
- Game Pass/PS Plus
- Yes elsewhere — available through Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus Game Catalogue on original platforms
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
Story and setting
Rémi goes absent without leave after returning to Hadea in search of his missing parents and answers about his past. The country is already being torn apart by civil war when the Calamity begins producing supernatural creatures that ordinary modern weapons cannot defeat. The story combines contemporary warfare with ancient-looking ruins, impossible phenomena and horror imagery, without presenting the mystery as a straightforward monster-hunting adventure.
The game’s central theme is human violence and the emotional forces that keep conflict going. Rogue Factor has described the creatures as connected to human emotions, while the broader story deals with family, grief, brutality and the way violence repeats itself.
How it plays
Hell is Us takes place in a semi-open world that expects players to pay attention rather than follow a list of instructions. There is no map, compass or quest-marker system pointing to every objective. Clues come from conversations, documents, landmarks and the environment, with investigation and exploration designed to reward observation and independent deduction. The developers have also described multiple routes towards some investigative solutions.
Combat is close-quarters and built around weapons forged specifically to fight the Calamity’s creatures. Rémi can use swords, spears and axes, while his KAPI drone provides another tool during exploration and combat. The game’s dungeons are tied to particular emotions and can mix fighting, environmental changes and puzzles. A July 2025 developer discussion identified five Hollow Walker types and four Haze emotions, each with three tiers, for 27 enemy variants in total.
Trailers and showcases
The 12 April 2022 announcement introduced the premise, semi-open world, civil-war setting, Calamity and supernatural enemies, and confirmed development in Unreal Engine 5. PlayStation’s State of Play on 24 September 2024 delivered the first substantial gameplay, showing third-person exploration, melee combat and the decision to remove maps, quest markers and conventional navigation aids. A longer developer-led gameplay presentation followed on 30 September 2024, expanding on investigation, environmental clues, combat and the role of the drone.
The 12 February 2025 State of Play trailer introduced more characters and combat while confirming the original 4 September 2025 launch date. On 30 July, a new trailer and PlayStation Blog discussion examined the Hollow Walkers, Hazes, emotionally themed dungeons and the symbolic design of the enemies. The 20 August 2025 story trailer concentrated on Rémi’s origins, Hadea, his missing parents and the Calamity. A Switch 2 release-date trailer shown through Nacon Connect on 7 May 2026 initially announced 24 September; that date was later superseded by Nintendo UK’s 8 October listing.
Platforms, editions and UK price
The new version is for Nintendo Switch 2 and supports handheld, tabletop and TV play. Nintendo UK lists English among the supported languages, rates both editions PEGI 16 and gives the digital version a download size of 23.7GB. The Standard Edition contains the base game. The Deluxe Edition adds the Hollow Walker Pack, Phol Guard Pack and an exclusive investigation; the two packs provide alternative appearances for Rémi and KAPI.
The current UK eShop prices are £49.99 for Standard and £64.99 for Deluxe. UK retailers are also listing a physical Standard Edition, with prices varying by shop. The Switch 2 version is sold separately and is not part of PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass. On the original platforms, Hell is Us is currently available through the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Xbox Game Pass, including PC Game Pass. A major update is scheduled for all platforms on 8 October alongside the Switch 2 release.
What we still do not know
Neither Nacon nor Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 version’s resolution, frame-rate target, graphics modes or any platform-specific visual improvements. The exact UK Nintendo eShop release time has also not been announced, so there is no confirmed BST launch hour. Details about the physical format, any Switch 2 demo, save-transfer arrangements and retailer-specific bonuses remain unclear.
There is no reason to expect online multiplayer: Nintendo lists one player, the original versions are single-player and the game’s design is built around a solitary investigation. For players who prefer guided open-world adventures, the lack of a map and quest markers is the main point to consider before buying. For everyone else, the Switch 2 version offers a portable way to play one of 2025’s more unusual action-adventures, provided the technical presentation holds up.
Not yet confirmed
- The Switch 2 resolution, frame-rate target, graphics modes and platform-specific visual enhancements have not been announced.
- The exact UK Nintendo eShop release time has not been confirmed.
- Nintendo and Nacon have not confirmed the physical release format or any Switch 2-specific download requirement beyond the listed 23.7GB digital size.
- A Switch 2 demo, save-transfer arrangements and retailer-exclusive UK bonuses have not been announced.
- The UK price and contents of any physical Deluxe Edition have not been clearly listed by Nintendo UK.
Hell is Us: your questions
When does Hell is Us release on Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK?
Hell is Us launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The earlier 24 September date from the May 2026 Switch 2 trailer was later replaced by Nintendo UK’s October listing.
Is Hell is Us multiplayer or online?
No. It is a single-player game with no announced online multiplayer, co-op, competitive mode or cross-play.
What platforms is Hell is Us on?
The new version launches on Nintendo Switch 2. The original game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
How much does Hell is Us cost in the UK?
The current UK digital prices are £49.99 for the Standard Edition and £64.99 for the Deluxe Edition. Physical retailer prices may differ.
Is Hell is Us on Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus?
Yes, on its original platforms. It is available through Xbox Game Pass and the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue, but the Switch 2 release is sold separately.
