Temtem on Nintendo Switch
The creature-collecting MMO by Crema is fully on Switch - same world, same updates, cross-play with PC, PlayStation and Xbox tamers.
Yes, Temtem is on Switch - it launched on the eShop on September 6, 2022, the same day as 1.0 on other platforms. It's the full MMO: the whole Airborne Archipelago, all taming and battling, and cross-play with every platform.
Switch facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Release date | September 6, 2022 |
| Price | $44.99 (frequent sales) |
| File size | 8.6 GB |
| Developer / Publisher | Crema / Humble Games |
| Players | Online 1-999 per world |
| Online play | Needs Nintendo Switch Online |
| Play modes | TV, tabletop, handheld |
| Rating | ESRB: Language, Mild Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol · PEGI 12 |
Playing it on Switch
It's an MMO
Temtem is always online - other players share your world, and trading plus co-op battles need an NSO membership.
Cross-play
Your friends on PC, PS5 or Xbox can join your session - the island population is shared across every platform.
Switch 2
The eShop lists it for both Switch and Switch 2 - the same 8.6 GB install runs on the newer hardware.
What you get
6 islands, 164 Temtem to catch, housing and cosmetics, ranked battles and the seasonal content Crema still ships.
And the sequel?
Crema announced Temtem: Pioneers in November 2026 - a new entry in the series. Platforms are still to be confirmed; the original Temtem keeps running alongside it. See our Temtem overview for the full picture.
FAQ
Is Temtem on Switch 1 or only Switch 2?
Both - it's a Switch game that also runs on Switch 2.
Do I need Nintendo Switch Online?
Yes for the online features - and since Temtem is an MMO, effectively yes to play properly.
Is progress shared between platforms?
Cross-play works across platforms; check the account-link options in-game for carrying a character between systems.