If you have been waiting for the right moment to pick up Gecko Gods, that moment just got a lot more compelling. Publisher Super Rare Originals and developer Inresin have confirmed that Gecko Gods lands on Switch 2 on June 25, and it is bringing something new with it: the Forgotten Cove update, which adds an entirely new island to the game.
Here is the thing that makes this even better for existing players: if you already own the Switch version, the Switch 2 upgrade costs nothing. Zero. That kind of goodwill toward existing owners is still not a given in this industry, so it is worth calling out.
What the Forgotten Cove update actually adds
The Forgotten Cove is not a patch or a balance tweak. It is a full new island dropped into the existing world, consistent with how the game structures its exploration. Each island in Gecko Gods carries its own atmosphere, hidden secrets, and environmental puzzles, and the Forgotten Cove follows that same design philosophy.
The core loop of the game revolves around scaling walls, ceilings, and cliffs with near-unlimited movement freedom, then solving environmental puzzles tucked into ruins and temples. A new island means new terrain to climb, new puzzles to crack, and new critters to meet along the way.
Switch 2 arrives two months after the original launch
Gecko Gods launched across PS5, Switch, and PC in April, so the Switch 2 version arrives roughly two months after the initial release. Pairing the new platform version with a content update is a smart move: it gives returning players a reason to jump back in while giving Switch 2 newcomers a slightly fuller game on day one.
The game itself is a cozy puzzle platformer built around the joy of gecko movement. You climb, glide, sail between islands on a gecko-sized boat, and piece together the remnants of a lost civilization. If that pitch sounds appealing and you want a full breakdown before committing, the Gecko Gods beginner's guide and what to expect before you play covers the essentials.
Free upgrade, new content, same price of entry
For Switch owners specifically, the path forward is straightforward. The upgrade to the Switch 2 version carries no additional cost, and the Forgotten Cove update appears to be included. That means players who bought in at launch get more game without opening their wallets again.
Switch 2 players picking this up fresh on June 25 get the full experience including the new island from the start. Given that the game's appeal is built heavily on exploration and discovery, having an extra island in the pool from day one is a genuine addition rather than a cosmetic bonus.
If you have already been playing on PC or PS5 and want to stay current on what has changed under the hood, the Gecko Gods Build 2723 patch notes rundown breaks down the most recent fixes including soft lock resolutions and disappearing coin bugs.
June 25 is one week out. Switch 2 owners now have a cozy, gecko-shaped reason to mark the date.
