Horizon Chase 2 is a fast-paced arcade racing game and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Horizon Chase Turbo. Developed by Aquiris Game Studio and published by Epic Games, it was released for the Nintendo Switch on September 14, 2023. Key Game Specifications eShop Download Size: Approximately 3.5 GB. MSRP: $24.99.
Players: Supports 1–4 players for both local split-screen and online multiplayer.
Play Modes: Fully compatible with TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes.
Nintendo Switch Online: Required for online play and Save Data Cloud support. Game Features and Updates
Horizon Chase 2 evolves the "retro soul" of its predecessor into a modern 3D experience while maintaining its high-speed arcade gameplay.
World Tour Mode: Race across 55 tracks in five different countries.
Car Customization: A new "Garage Shop" allows you to unlock cosmetic items (decals, paint jobs) and upgrade performance stats through gameplay. Horizon Chase 2 Switch NSP -Update- -eShop-
Evergreen Events: The game is designed for "constant evolution," featuring Playground Mode, which offers new challenges every two days, and a Tournament Mode with modified races.
Legendary Soundtrack: Features original music by Barry Leitch, the composer for classic racers like Top Gear and Lotus Turbo Challenge. Technical Notes for Switch Players Horizon Chase 2 - Nintendo Switch - Games
Horizon Chase 2 on Nintendo Switch is a direct evolution of the retro-inspired arcade racing formula. While it keeps the 90s-style "foot-to-the-floor" gameplay, it swaps the stylized polygons of the original for a more detailed 3D art style and adds expanded online features. Core Gameplay & Features The "World Tour"
: The main campaign takes you through various real-world locations, each with unique environmental details and lighting effects. Accessible Racing
: Brakes are almost entirely optional; the focus is on hitting turns at full speed, managing nitro boosts, and collecting blue coins to unlock car upgrades. All-In Multiplayer
: Every mode supports local split-screen (up to 4 players) and online cross-platform play, allowing you to form "Online Crews". Customization Horizon Chase 2 is a fast-paced arcade racing
: Unlike the first game, you can now visit the "Garage Shop" to change paint jobs, rims, and body styles. Nintendo World Report Switch Performance & Updates
Critics generally agree that the game is a "must-have" for arcade fans, though it has some technical quirks on the Switch: Metacritic Horizon Chase 2 Review - Nintendo World Report
No essay on this subject can ignore the elephant in the room: the use of the term "NSP" in many online forums often refers to the unauthorized distribution of game files for use with custom firmware (CFW) on hacked Switches. While this essay focuses on legitimate usage, addressing the context is necessary. The desire to acquire Horizon Chase 2 as an unencrypted or pre-patched NSP from unofficial sources stems from several motivations: price sensitivity (the game retails for around $25-30 USD), preservation (backing up a legally purchased copy), or simply convenience for those with modified consoles.
However, the developers at Aquiris have built a business model that undermines many of these justifications. The base game is reasonably priced, and the update/DLC model—with regular free content and paid cosmetic seasons—offers a fair value exchange. Moreover, the online multiplayer component, which is a core feature, requires a legitimate connection to Nintendo’s servers and an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. An offline, pirated NSP would lack access to time-limited events, ghost leaderboards, and the bustling online community. Therefore, while unofficial NSPs exist, they offer a hollowed-out version of the experience. The eShop version, with its live-service updates and online features, remains the definitive and most rewarding way to play.
Developed by Aquiris Game Studio, Horizon Chase 2 isn’t just a simple re-skin of the original mobile/PC hit. This sequel takes everything fans loved—the smooth handling, the iconic "Senna Tribute" corners, and the dynamic weather—and adds full 4-player split-screen, upgraded visuals, and a punchier soundtrack.
If you are chasing that feeling of weekend afternoons spent with a CRT TV and a CRT steering wheel, this is your next obsession. The Unofficial Question: NSPs, Piracy, and the Value
Note: This monograph describes the commercial game Horizon Chase 2 for Nintendo Switch. It does not facilitate piracy, distribution of copyrighted files (NSP), or instructions for obtaining or using unauthorized game copies. References to "eShop" and "Update" are discussed in the context of official sources and legitimate use.
Even with the Update, problems can arise. Here are fixes for the most frequent complaints.
Problem 1: "The software was closed because an error occurred."
Problem 2: Online multiplayer won't connect.
Problem 3: The update won't install (NSP users).
kip1patch=nosigchk enabled in your hekate configuration. Alternatively, convert the NSP to an NSZ (compressed format) for better compatibility.