Van Ginkel said if the Wii U build fails to reach expectations, they would move the title to the upcoming Nintendo Switch, then known as "NX".

[9] It includes an exclusive Copilot Mode, which allows two players to control the same ship co-operatively using each Joy-Con,[10] as well as improved performance over the PlayStation 4 version running 60 frames per second at 1080p.

[11] The Nintendo Switch version was released on November 17, 2017, worldwide, with 48 additional achievements and HD Rumble support, under the title Rive: Ultimate Edition.

[12] In September 2016, Two Tribes teamed up with IndieBox, a monthly subscription box service, to offer a custom-designed, physical version of Rive.

This limited collector's edition included a DRM-free game disc, the official soundtrack on CD, an instruction manual and Steam key, as well as various collectible items.