Want to know which Switch games will get a free Switch 2 update? We've got a full list of everything you need to know.
Nintendo fans are finally happy that the company has invested in manufacturing a beefier console. Naturally, plenty of original Switch games will receive both paid and free upgrades.
In this guide, we'll break down all the Switch games that will get free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades, as well as detail what exactly the improvements they are receiving. Let's begin.
What Games Are Getting A Free Switch 2 Upgrade?
Nintendo made the official list of Switch games getting a free Switch 2 upgrade. These include Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and more.
Below is a complete list of Switch games that will receive a free Switch 2 patch, including the expected release date and the changes it will bring.
Game | Patch Notes | Update Release Date |
|---|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2
| June 5 |
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-HDR support | June 5 |
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-Frame rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury)
3.-HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only)
4.-GameShare support | June 5 |
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics | 1.-GameShare support | June 5 |
ARMS | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-Frame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players**)
3.-HDR support | June 5 |
Super Mario Odyssey | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-HDR support
3.-GameShare support | June 5 |
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
| 1.-GameShare support | June 5 |
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
| 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-HDR support | June 5 |
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
| 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality
2.-HDR support
3.-GameShare support | June 5 |
Game Builder Garage | 1.-Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
2.-Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. | June 5 |
How To Download The Free Nintendo Switch 2 Game Upgrades?
To download the free Switch 2 upgrades, you need to connect your Switch 2 to the internet and do a system update, which will then allow you to download the free updates for select games.
It's not an overtly complicated process, and it'll help you make the most out of your older Switch titles. Of course, as you can see in the table, these upgrades don't come with any new DLC or additional content for the most part.
Those would be Switch 2 Editions, which further enhance the experience with neat little bells and whistles on top of improved performance.
While you're here, we also recommend you look at the games that might not be able to run on Switch 2 due to a variety of reasons.
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