The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 promises numerous improvements for games initially launched on the original Switch. While some enhancements will require payment, others will be offered gratis. Nintendo has made available a comprehensive list detailing each game eligible for a free upgrade on the new Switch 2 and describing the nature of those upgrades.
All Switch 2 game enhancements
The following game enhancements were outlined by Nintendo.
Arms
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players)
- HDR support
Big Brain Academy
- GameShare support:
- Up to four people can play in Party Mode.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR support.
- GameShare support:
- Two people can play all of the courses.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
- GameShare support:
- Up to four people can play 34 games.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat
Game Builder Garage
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury).
- HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only).
- GameShare support:
- Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World.
- In Bowser’s Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat.
Super Mario Odyssey
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR support.
- GameShare support:
- Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy.
- Share locally or share online via GameChat.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Updates included:
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR support.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
- HDR support.
All the free upgrades for the Nintendo Switch 2 will become accessible once the console officially debuts on June 5th.
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