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The following is a list of titles that have been censored on the Nintendo Switch. Unlike older Nintendo consoles, the Nintendo Switch does not employ regional lockout, and uncensored imported game cards may be purchased and played on any Nintendo Switch system. The only exception to this is Chinese region Nintendo Switch units and game cards.

Censorship[]

10 Second Ninja X[]

  • Nazi symbols were removed for the German release.

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the international release.

Advance Wars 1 + 2 Re-Boot Camp[]

  • Sexuality and a potential politically reference was removed from the game for the international release.

Agony[]

  • Violence and sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Arc of Alchemist[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Assassin's Creed II[]

  • The game is banned in Saudi Arabia due to the game's violent content.

Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release.

Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Atelier Sophie 2[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Bayonetta 2[]

  • The game was banned in Saudi Arabia due to the game's violent content.

Capcom Fighting Collection[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Castlevania Anniversary Collection[]

  • Nazi imagery was removed worldwide.

Catherine: Full Body[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the international release.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion[]

  • Sexuality and violence were toned down worldwide

Chaos;Head Noah[]

  • Sexuality and violence were toned down for the Japanese release.

Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Commandos 2 HD Remaster[]

  • Nazi imagery was removed worldwide.

Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Crystar[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony[]

  • The game is banned in South Korea.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the international release.

Deathsmiles 1 & 2[]

  • The game is banned in Australia.

Destroy All Humans![]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Diablo II: Resurrected[]

  • Sexuality was toned down and some religious imagery was removed worldwide.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth[]

  • Religious references were removed from all versions of the game that used English.

Disco Elysium The Final Cut[]

  • The game was banned in Australia but the ban was overturned.

Disgaea 4 Complete+[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Don't Starve[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Dragon Quest[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release. (Due to using the international Nes release).

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release. (Due to using the international Nes release).

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release. (Due to using the international Nes release).

Fairy Tail[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Fate/Extella[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Final Fantasy VI[]

  • The scene with Celes being beaten by the Imperial guards is still censored.
  • The Esper "Jihad" is still named Crusader.
  • The salutes the Imperial soldiers give to Gestahl in a flashback scene was altered to avoid resemblance to the Nazi salute.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered[]

  • Sexuality was toned down and the game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Fire Emblem Engage[]

  • Sexuality was toned down and the game was made more politcally correct for the international release.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the international release.

Fortnite[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Gal*Gun: Double Peace[]

  • The game was banned in New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates.

Game Tengoku CruisinMix Special[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release.

Genshin Impact[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide and censored even further in China.

Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number[]

  • The game was banned in Australia (retroactively since 2016).

Live a Live[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]

  • A offensive gesture was removed from the game.

Mary Skelter Finale[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide and the game was banned in Australia.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection[]

  • A Nazi reference was removed.

Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2[]

  • Violence was toned down for the Japanese release.

Nekopara (video game)[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl[]

  • The game was made more family friendly worldwide.

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Onimusha: Warlords[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release.

Outlast II[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Overwatch[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide and violence was toned down in for the Chinese release.

Paper Mario: The Origami King[]

  • The game was made more family friendly for the Chinese release.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the Switch release. The sexuality of some characters and some violent references were also changed.

Paranautical Activity[]

  • The game was banned in Australia.

Persona 5[]

  • Rising Sun symbols were removed and the game was made more politically correct.

Puyo Puyo Tetris[]

  • Religious references were removed for the international release.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard[]

  • Violence was toned down for the Japanese release.

Romancing Saga 3: Remaster[]

  • Violence was toned down for the international release.

Saints Row IV[]

  • The game is banned in Australia.

Saints Row: The Third[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide and the game is banned in the United Arab Emirates.

Sam and Max Save the World[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

South Park: The Stick of Truth[]

  • Sexuality was toned down in Europe and Australia and Nazi symbols were removed in Germany.

Super Mario Odyssey[]

  • Sexuality was toned down in China.

Super Blood Hockey[]

  • The game is banned in Australia.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization[]

  • Sexuality was toned down in Europe and Japan.

Super Seducer[]

  • The game was banned on the Nintendo Switch.

Super Seducer 2[]

  • The game was banned on the Nintendo Switch.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

The Bug Butcher[]

  • The game was banned in Australia.

The Escapists[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the international release.

The Messenger[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

The Walking Dead Season 1[]

  • Violence was toned down for the Japanese release.

The Walking Dead Season 2[]

  • Violence was toned down for the Japanese release.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[]

  • Sexuality was toned down for the Japanese and and Middle East release.

The World Ends with You[]

  • Religious references were removed for the international release.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Triangle Strategy[]

  • The game was made more politically correct for the international release.

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.

Yakuza 4[]

  • The game was made more politically correct worldwide.

YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World[]

  • Sexuality was toned down worldwide.
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