Goat Simulator 3 has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, and Coffee Stain North didn't show up empty-hooved. Announced during the Goat Direct 2026 showcase on April 1, 2026, the launch comes bundled with the Buck to the Future Gear Pack, a futuristic DLC drop that adds 22 new gears, a brand-new goat skin, and enough sandbox chaos to keep you busy for hours. Whether you're a returning player grabbing a discount or jumping in fresh, here's everything you need to know.
What is the Buck to the Future Gear Pack?
The Buck to the Future Gear Pack is Goat Simulator 3's latest DLC, themed around a far-future aesthetic described in the official press release as arriving "from the year 3000." The pack brings 22 new gears to San Angora, the game's open sandbox city, along with the RoboCock goat skin for players who want their goat to look the part while causing mayhem.
According to Coffee Stain North's Goat Direct 2026 announcement, the new gears let you mess with gravity, gigantify NPCs, and spawn portals. That's three distinct chaos tools in one pack, which is a solid return for a single DLC purchase.
What's included in the pack?
Here's a breakdown of what the Buck to the Future Gear Pack contains, based on the official announcement:
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If you already own Goat Simulator 3 digitally on the original Nintendo Switch, you qualify for a 70% discount on the Switch 2 version. Check the Nintendo eShop before buying at full price.
How do you get Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2?
The game is available now on the Nintendo eShop for Switch 2. All existing DLCs are sold separately, including:
- Multiverse of Nonsense
- Baadlands: Furry Road
- All existing gear packs (including Buck to the Future)
The Buck to the Future Gear Pack is purchasable directly on Switch 2 as of April 1, 2026, per the official Coffee Stain North press release.
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The 70% discount for existing Switch owners applies to the base game only. DLCs like Buck to the Future are purchased separately regardless of your previous ownership status.
What is GameShare and how does it work in Goat Simulator 3?
One of the more practical additions for the Switch 2 version is GameShare support. According to the official announcement, GameShare lets you share Goat Simulator 3 with friends and family over a local wireless connection, even if they don't own a copy of the game themselves.
This means one person with a purchased copy can effectively let a nearby player join in without that second player spending anything. Combined with the game's existing local and online co-op support, the Switch 2 version is the most accessible version for playing with others.
GameShare co-op setup
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Goat Simulator 3 supports both local and online co-op on Switch 2. GameShare extends local play to players without a purchased copy, which makes it easy to rope in a friend who hasn't bought the game yet.
What else was announced at Goat Direct 2026?
Beyond the Switch 2 launch and the Buck to the Future pack, Coffee Stain North used the Goat Direct 2026 showcase to announce a few other things worth knowing about:
- Return of the 'A Goat' Outfit in Fortnite: The Goat Simulator crossover skin came back to the Fortnite Item Shop, though it was only available until April 3, 2026, so that window has already closed.
- Future collaborations: The showcase teased additional collaborations ahead, though no specifics were confirmed in the press release.
Is the Switch 2 version worth buying?
For players who already own the Switch version, the 70% discount makes the upgrade a straightforward call. The GameShare feature alone adds real value if you play with others locally, and the Buck to the Future pack gives you 22 new gears to experiment with on day one.
For new players, Goat Simulator 3 on Switch 2 is the most complete console version available, with access to all DLCs and full co-op support out of the box.
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