Nintendo has unveiled a thrilling update for fans of the Nintendo Switch, revealing a list of games that will receive free performance upgrades on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This includes popular titles such as Arms, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Super Mario Odyssey, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, among others. These enhancements are designed to elevate your gaming experience without any additional cost, setting them apart from the premium Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games.
To take advantage of these upgrades, simply connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and perform a system update. This will enable you to download free updates for selected games, which may include improved graphics or new features like GameShare. Keep in mind, the specifics of these updates vary from game to game, so there's something unique to look forward to with each title.
For instance, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will boast "improved image quality" for high-resolution TVs and an "improved" framerate for smoother gameplay. Meanwhile, Super Mario Odyssey is set to introduce HDR support and GameShare functionality, allowing two players to enjoy the game together online, with one controlling Mario and the other, Cappy.
However, fans of the top-down Zelda games might be disappointed as Nintendo's list does not mention framerate fixes for these titles, despite their known performance issues. This omission is a curious one, and something that fans will be keen to see addressed in future updates.
For more insights into Nintendo's latest ventures, don't miss our exclusive interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser, where he discusses the newly opened Nintendo San Francisco store and all things related to the Nintendo Switch.
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Here’s the list of free updates for selected Nintendo Switch games:Software update release date: 05/06/2025
GameShare support: up to four people can play 34 games. Share locally or share online via GameChat.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Framerate: optimised for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with three or more players). HDR support
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
GameShare support: up to four people can play in Party Mode. Share locally or share online via GameChat.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised 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.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Framerate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Framerate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury). HDR support GameShare compatibility: 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.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised 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.
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support
Software update release date: 05/06/2025
Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support
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