Nintendo has unveiled a curated selection of Switch 1 titles receiving complimentary performance enhancements on the upcoming Switch 2, detailing the specific upgrades players can anticipate.
Popular titles like ARMS, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Super Mario Odyssey, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will all see optimizations on the new hardware.
Straight from Nintendo's official website, here's their statement:
Simply connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and install the latest system update to access free enhancements for compatible games. These updates may include visual improvements or new features like GameShare functionality. Specific enhancements vary by title.
It's important to note these are separate from paid "Switch 2 Edition" upgrades (though some titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom offer free upgrades for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers).
So what improvements can players expect? Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, for instance, delivers enhanced image clarity for 4K displays and optimized frame rates for seamless gameplay.
Super Mario Odyssey gains HDR visuals and GameShare, enabling two-player online co-op—one controlling Mario and the other guiding Cappy. Full breakdown below.
Curiously absent are frame rate fixes for certain Zelda titles—an oversight given known performance issues.
For more Nintendo insights, check our exclusive interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser discussing their new San Francisco storefront and Switch developments.
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Nintendo Switch Games Receiving Free Switch 2 Enhancements:
51 Worldwide Games
Update Release: May 6, 2025
GameShare expands to four players across 34 titles—local or online via GameChat.
ARMS
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Visual overhaul for Switch 2 displays and 4K TVs • Smoother frame rates (even in 3+ player matches) • Full HDR implementation
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Four-player GameShare support—enjoy Party Mode locally or online through GameChat.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced visuals for high-res displays • HDR graphics • Two-player GameShare across all courses—local or online.
Game Builder Garage
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Resolution improvements for modern displays • Adds Joy-Con 2 mouse control compatibility.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Display optimizations for sharper visuals on Switch 2 and 4K TVs.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Crisp high-res visuals • Consistent frame rates for smoother mobility.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced resolution • Smoother performance (including Bowser's Fury mode) • HDR implementation • Four-player GameShare for core game; two-player co-op in Bowser's Fury—local or online.
Super Mario Odyssey
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Visual upgrades • HDR support • Online/local GameShare letting two players team up—one as Mario, one as Cappy.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Update Release: May 6, 2025
High-resolution optimizations • HDR color gamut.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced display clarity • True HDR implementation.
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