"Nav icons" replace free movement.
Star Trek Resurgence is now available on the Nintendo Switch, though those that take advantage of the new release will find limited gameplay as compared to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation versions.
The Switch version — which is also compatible with Switch 2 of course — is priced at $30 AUD here in Australia. Most notably, it restricts free movement of protagonists in favour of “Nav icons” that fast travel you to items, NPCs, and decisions. You can see an example of a Nav icon above.
Subtitles and menus have also been altered to suit the handheld nature of the Switch.
I adored Resurgence when first playing on Xbox, likening it to Star Trek The Next Generation A Final Unity. I noted some rough edges, put was happy to look past them.
“I’m willing to overlook most of these flaws as a Star Trek fan, though I’m sure those looking for a compelling, challenging narrative adventure will be able to do the same,” I said at the time.
From limited time with the game, it runs well enough, though I’ve encountered a couple framerate dips playing on Switch 2. For just $6 AUD more on Steam, or $7 more on console, I’d personally recommend those new to Resurgence to play on an alternate platform. Conversely, those Trek fans with limited gaming experience might find the Switch version easier to manage.
Star Trek Resurgence is available on Windows PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, alongside Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5, and now Switch.
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