Deadly Premonition 2 Switch is the European physical edition of Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise, the open-world mystery developed by TOYBOX Inc. and released on Nintendo Switch on 10 July 2020. It works as both a sequel and a prequel to the cult original, splitting its murder case between Boston in 2019 and the Louisiana bayou town of Le Carré in 2005, where FBI Special Agent Francis York Morgan rides a skateboard between crime scenes. The box carries a PEGI 16 rating.
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Two Timelines in Deadly Premonition 2 Switch
In Boston, 2019, FBI Special Agents Aaliyah Davis and Simon Jones reopen a case everyone thought was closed. They question a person of interest about a red tree and a few missing bodies, and that interrogation opens the door to the past.
In Louisiana, 2005, a young York, newly recruited by the FBI, investigates a series of murders in Le Carré with Patricia Woods, the sheriff’s sharp and oddly mature daughter. Nintendo places the two storylines nine years after and five years before the original Deadly Premonition, so newcomers can follow the story while returning fans fill in York’s history.
Le Carré, a Bayou Town Full of Secrets
Le Carré looks like a sleepy town on the bayou, but every resident hides something. York stays at the Casa Pineapple hotel, drinks in Bar Alexus and wanders streets that turn strange after dark. You explore on foot or on a skateboard, talk to locals, look for clues and even dabble in voodoo while the case slowly takes shape.
Nintendo describes York as an eccentric agent with sharp profiling skills and surprising athleticism, and the writing in Deadly Premonition 2 Switch leans into that: odd conversations and small-town quirks sit right next to grisly murder scenes, a mix that sets the series apart from other crime games.
Skateboarding, Side Jobs and Mini-Games
Away from the main case, residents hand out requests that help the investigation. Mini-games include bowling at Bar Alexus, skipping stones, Bayou Ride on the river where you shoot targets or alligators, and timed skateboard challenges. You can customise your character and upgrade the skateboard to go faster and pull harder tricks.
These activities give Deadly Premonition 2 Switch a relaxed rhythm between story chapters, so you can spend an evening exploring and chatting instead of pushing only the main plot.
Questioning in Boston
The present-day chapters play differently. As Davis, you work the cold case through questioning, presenting evidence and reviewing testimony, closer to a classic detective game than the open roaming of Le Carré. Davis is quick, competitive and sometimes rude, while Jones looks lazy but can corner a suspect in a single line. The back-and-forth between the two eras keeps you guessing until the final chapters.
Why the Deadly Premonition 2 Switch Box
Nintendo UK lists a download size of 5.3 GB for Deadly Premonition 2 Switch, so a physical cartridge keeps that space free on your console. It plays in TV, tabletop and handheld modes, and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is supported. Note that Nintendo UK says the game does not support Save Data Cloud backup, which makes keeping your console’s save safe more important.
Who This Is Not For
Deadly Premonition 2 Switch is rated PEGI 16 and deals with murder, drugs and disturbing imagery, so it is for adults and older teens. It is a single-player game with no online or local multiplayer. Players who want polished, fast action may find the pace slow and the style deliberately eccentric. Save Data Cloud is not supported according to Nintendo UK. This stock comes in a French-market PEGI box; Nintendo lists Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German and Italian for the European release, but there is no Arabic. The publisher does not publish an official playtime.
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Technical Specifications
- Title: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (physical game card)
- Edition / region: European PAL edition (R2), PEGI box (French-market packaging)
- Publisher: Rising Star Games / Marvelous (now listed by Nintendo under Thunderful Games)
- Developer: TOYBOX Inc.
- Genre: Open-world mystery, action-adventure
- Players: 1
- Age rating: PEGI 16
- Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian (Nintendo eShop listing)
- Release date: 10 July 2020 (Nintendo UK)
- Play modes: TV, tabletop, handheld
- Download version size: 5.3 GB (for reference, per Nintendo UK)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
FAQ
Do I need to play the first game before Deadly Premonition 2 Switch?
No. The story is set five years before and nine years after the original, and Nintendo describes it as both a sequel and a prequel.
Can I skateboard around the town?
Yes. You explore Le Carré on foot or by skateboard, and the board can be upgraded for speed and harder tricks.
Is there multiplayer?
No. Nintendo lists it as a single-player game.
Is English supported on the European box?
Yes. Nintendo lists English among Japanese, Spanish, French, German and Italian for the European release.
What is the age rating?
16, according to the PEGI rating on the European box.
Does it support Save Data Cloud?
No. Nintendo UK states the game does not support the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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