Dragami Games Delays Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Switch 2 Again: New Date TBA

Juliet Starling’s Switch 2 Debut Hits Another Speed Bump

At this point, fans of Juliet Starling are used to the wait, but that doesn’t make the latest news any easier to swallow. Dragami Games has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has been delayed yet again. Originally slated for a March 26, 2026, launch in Japan—and widely expected to follow globally—the game is now floating in the dreaded "TBA" zone. For a game that was first promised for late 2025, this feels like a recurring nightmare for those of us waiting to see how the cult classic hack-and-slash handles more powerful hardware.

As the Lead Tech Analyst here at In Game News, I’ve tracked the rocky road of this remaster since its inception. We’ve seen this title jump from a November 2025 window to "Early 2026," then to a firm March date, and now, we’re back to square one. Dragami Games isn’t pulling punches about the reason, though. They’ve admitted that the game requires "significant updates," and interestingly, these aren’t just limited to the upcoming Switch 2 version. The current Nintendo Switch version is also in line for these fixes, suggesting that the developer has identified some deep-rooted issues that need to be squashed before they feel comfortable charging for a next-gen upgrade.

“Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition had been scheduled for release on March 26, 2026. However, due to the need for significant updates not only to the Nintendo Switch 2 version but also to the currently released Nintendo Switch version, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the release. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to all fans who have been eagerly awaiting this title. We will announce the new release date as soon as preparations are complete.”

The Technical Burden of "Significant Updates"

When a developer says "significant updates" are needed for both a current-gen and next-gen version, it usually points to engine-level tweaks or QoL (quality of life) fixes that weren’t quite meeting the bar. In our experience, porting a game from the base Switch to the Switch 2 should be a relatively straightforward power-bump, but RePOP has been a bit of an outlier. The Switch 2 version is supposed to bring the heat with higher resolutions, better frame rates, and improved graphical assets. If those improvements were causing stability issues on the base Switch code, it makes sense that Dragami would want to synchronize the patches.

Let’s be real: we’ve seen what happens when a Switch 2 upgrade goes south. Look at the recent reports regarding Xenoblade Chronicles X. That upgrade has been widely panned as "the worst yet" by technical outlets, and Nintendo is reportedly even offering refunds for it. Dragami Games is likely looking at that situation and deciding that a delay is far better than a broken launch. They want Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP to run at a buttery-smooth frame rate, especially since the 1,100 yen upgrade fee (for current owners) sets a certain level of expectation for a premium experience.

Learning from the Competition

While Lollipop Chainsaw fans are stuck in limbo, other titles are showing us what the Switch 2 can actually do when the software is ready. Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition just landed on the platform today, boasting a solid 60fps mode that puts many other ports to shame. Even Skyrim on Switch 2 just received a Version 1.2 update that reportedly fixed a mountain of performance hitches. This is the bar Dragami Games has to clear. In a market where we’re seeing genuine 60fps performance on handhelds, a janky version of an old Grasshopper Manufacture title simply won’t cut it.

The "meta" of Switch 2 ports is shifting. It’s no longer enough to just bump the resolution to 1080p and call it a day. Players want those stable frame rates and reduced load times. If Dragami needs more time to ensure Juliet’s chainsaw doesn’t cause the frame rate to tank every time a zombie explodes into glitter, we should probably give them that grace. It’s better to have a polished game in May or June than a stuttering mess in March.

What This Means for Switch 2 Early Adopters

For those who have already moved on to the Switch 2, this delay is another reminder that the transition period between consoles can be messy. The promised paid upgrade for RePOP—which comes in at a reasonable 1,100 yen—is a great way to keep the community engaged, but only if the product actually arrives. Our take? Dragami is likely reworking the lighting and asset streaming to take full advantage of the Switch 2’s NVMe speeds, which might be why the base Switch version also needs a massive overhaul to stay compatible.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on Dragami’s social feeds. The team has promised to announce the new date "as soon as preparations are complete," which suggests they aren't looking at a year-long delay, but rather a final polish phase. Given the current state of the industry, where "release now, patch later" has become a frustrating norm, seeing a developer actually pull the emergency brake to fix things is almost refreshing—even if it means we have to wait a bit longer to go back to San Romero High.

For now, keep those chainsaws fueled and your Switch versions updated. If these "significant updates" truly fix the base game while prepping the Switch 2 version for its big day, the wait might just be worth the headache.