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Heave Ho 2

Get a grip, it’s Heave Ho 2! The insane 2-4 player party game sequel takes the couch co-op mayhem online for the first time. Grab what you can and swing to win!

16 July 2026

Heave Ho 2 is an indie developed by Le Cartel Studio, released 16 July 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Heave Ho 2 is

Heave Ho 2 is an indie game developed by Le Cartel Studio and released in 2026. It was published by Devolver Digital. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are party. It supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

What it launched against

Heave Ho 2 launched on 16 July 2026, within three weeks of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved and Big Walk. It arrived 9 years into the Nintendo Switch's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Beast of Reincarnation, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Big Walk.

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Heave Ho 2 — frequently asked questions

When did Heave Ho 2 come out?
Heave Ho 2 was released on 16 July 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Heave Ho 2 have multiplayer?
Yes. Heave Ho 2 supports multiplayer for up to 4 players online.

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