Nintendo is bringing Switch 2 upgrades for 12 first-party games, including Super Mario Odyssey, Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Violet and more.
Free Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades Arriving at Launch
Nintendo is providing free Switch 2 upgrades for select titles to enhance the player experience. Players can upgrade these games by connecting their Switch 2 to the internet and performing a system update. Once that is done, you can download the free updates for the 12 games, which include features like better graphics, performance, support for features like GameShare, and more. Moreover, all the upgrades will be available at launch, June 5, 2025.
ARMS
ARM will be optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs to provide better image quality. The frame rate has also been optimised for the Switch 2 display for a smoother experience (even when playing with three or more players). The game will also receive HDR support.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain
This title will only receive GameShare support and no performance or graphics upgrades. In Party Mode, players can join up to 4 people and share locally or online via GameChat.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker will be optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVS to provide better image quality and offer HDR support. Regarding GameShare support, two people can play all the courses, and you can share locally or online via GameChat.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Clubhouse Games will not receive performance or graphics updates; it only supports GameShare. Up to four players can play 34 games. You can also share locally or online via GameChat.
Game Builder Garage
Game Builder Garage will receive optimised visuals for the Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs. Players will also be able to use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls on the Switch 2.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have received the same updates. Like most, their image quality will be improved thanks to optimisation for the Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs. Also, players will have a smoother experience thanks to the improved frame rate.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Like others, Super Mario 3D World and Bowser’s Fury will receive optimisation for the Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for better image quality. Their frame rate has been improved for smoother movement. Also, HDR support has been added, but only for Bowser’s Fury.
The title also features GameShare support, with up to four people able to play Super Mario 3D World together. Bowser’s Fury will allow two people to play together, one controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr. Players can also share locally or online via GameChat.
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey will be optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for better image quality and will also receive HDR support. GameShare support will allow two people to play together, one controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy. Players will be able to share locally or online via GameChat.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will also receive a graphics update, thanks to optimisation for Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs. It will also receive HDR support.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Similar to the previous Zelda title, Link’s Awakening will be optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for better image quality and will also receive HDR support.
In other news, check out Nintendo Switch 2’s genius new battery saver feature. Also, Nintendo is trying to stop players from filing lawsuits against it with a new EULA amendment. What are your thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades for the 12 first-party titles? Let us know below, and join the official Insider Gaming forums discussion.
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Wow, Nintendo so benevolent… Now let’s see if they actually go through with these “upgrades” and how long they take to start monetising these…
Long live indie games!