We take a look at how well Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga runs on the Nintendo Switch, diving into its performance and average fps.

First Published April 7, 2022, 05:57

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment unleashed Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on 5th April for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. For the latter platform, gamers might want to know what the frames-per-second (fps) and graphics look like since it is the least powerful of the lot. 

In this article, we outline the performance of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on the Nintendo Switch console, noting the graphical limitations and fps Switch owners can expect.

Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga Switch graphics & performance

Looking at graphical fidelity, the Switch version is definitely the worst-looking of the bunch. Lower textures, decreased lighting effects, relatively poor shadows and a short draw distance are the main caveats here.

While the lower graphics of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on Nintendo Switch, it is definitely still acceptable.

Check out a Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga graphics comparison video from the YouTube channel ElAnalistaDeBits below to see for yourself.

Surprisingly, the performance is also quite good, with mostly a solid 30 fps dropping slightly from time to time.

How well does Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga run on Switch?

Wondering exactly how well Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga runs on the Nintendo Switch? Well, compared to many other third-party titles, the game actually runs quite well.

With the exception of cutscenes, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga holds its ground with a capped 30 fps on the Nintendo Switch, providing a smooth experience without big frame dips. In short, it's mostly a solid 28 to 30 fps in gunfights and even space battles with lots of explosions and destruction.

YouTube channel ContraNetwork did an excellent frame rate test video for Nintendo Switch owners, so check it out below.

Throughout the nine-minute video, we could only see a couple of times where the frame rate for Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga dropped to 26 or 27 fps, during close-quarters combat and a lot going on. This is impressive for the Switch, in case you weren't sure.

With this article, and the content creators' videos, hopefully, we've answered the question of just how well Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga runs on the Nintendo Switch, showcasing its performance on the device.

For more coverage including game guides, updates, and more, check out the rest of our dedicated Star Wars section.

Featured image courtesy of WB Interactive Entertainment.

Written by Wessel Minnie

Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports.  When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.

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