Switch 2 getting Criware, Yesbis, and Enlighten middleware support

Silicon Studio Corporation-middleware and technology developer that specializes in entertainment, gaming, automotive, video, and architecture-is pleased to announce that their post effects middleware “YEBIS” and global illumination middleware “Enlighten” will be compatible with Nintendo’s new dedicated gaming system “Nintendo Switch™ 2” to be released on June 5, 2025.

YEBIS is a post-effects middleware that enables advanced optical simulations for computer graphics. It allows for the addition of effects such as glare, depth of field, motion blur, lens effects (optical simulations), film/photosensitive effects, color correction and anti-aliasing during the post-processing stage before final rendering.

YEBIS is set to support Nintendo Switch 2 with its upcoming version, scheduled for release in July 2025. The upcoming version will continue to support HDR output and will enable effective use of post-processing effects combined with upscaling technologies in game development for Nintendo Switch 2.

Enlighten is a middleware that processes global illumination in real-time. In addition to the direct influence from light sources in the scene, it also takes into account the mutual reflections between objects and the infinite bounce of light, rendering the natural effects of indirect lighting.
The standalone SDK version of Enlighten supports Nintendo Switch 2, with an evaluation version available for trial. We also plan to offer a version integrated with Unreal Engine. By adopting Enlighten, game developers targeting Nintendo Switch 2 can incorporate high-quality dynamic global illumination while minimizing processing costs.

YEBIS and Enlighten support game development by fully leveraging the significantly enhanced graphics performance of Nintendo Switch 2, offering a major improvement over Nintendo Switch.

CRI Middleware Inc. will make all of its middleware products “CRIWARE®” compatible with the Nintendo Switch™ 2, the new game console from Nintendo Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Nintendo”). In addition to developing new games that utilize the new hardware, CRIWARE will also support audio and visual expression on the new console, including porting previously released games and multi-platform support for playing the same title across platforms such as PCs and smartphones, thereby contributing to the creation of new ways to play.

CRIWARE has supported Nintendo game console titles for 25 years, and is evolving in line with the new console. Since the Nintendo GameCube in 2001, CRI has been supporting Nintendo’s game consoles with its middleware “CRIWARE”. More than 800 titles for Nintendo game consoles have used CRIWARE. (Calculated based on titles released between 2001 and the end of March 2025: based on our research)

CRIWARE, which expands the expression of games, mainly in sound and video, has made many development sites more efficient. The function that allows you to start development smoothly even with new hardware draws out the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2 and stimulates the creativity of creators. This will promote game development for the Nintendo Switch 2, realizing the creation of a diverse game lineup and new ways to play.

Under the corporate philosophy of “enriching society with sound and video,” CRI will contribute to the future development of games and help deliver surprise, fun, and excitement to people all over the world.