Nintendo Announces Switch Games That Will Be Getting Free Switch 2 Updates

While Nintendo has mentioned the upgrade paths for existing Nintendo Switch games to Nintendo Switch 2 titles, with the price of the upgrade being based on the content it adds, they have now detailed a handful of games that will be receiving free updates as well.

Here is the current list of Nintendo Switch games that will receive a Switch 2 patch, and the new features the update will add. 

Note that all updates will be available on June 5th, the day the Switch 2 officially launches.

ARMS

Updates included:

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: Brain vs. Brain

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

Update available: June 5, 2025

Updates included:

Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

Pokémon Scarlet

Updates included:

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.

Pokémon Violet

Updates included:

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

Updates included:

Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

HDR support.


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