
After an initial tease, Nintendo has shared details on the first Nintendo Switch games that get free upgrades for Nintendo Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, with a suggested retail price set at $449.99 in the USA / 49,980 yen (Japan region-lock) or 69,980 yen (Japan region-free) / €469.99 in Europe.
Here’s a rundown on all the new upgrades:
ARMS
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - GameShare support:
 
- Up to four people can play in Party Mode.
 - Share locally or share online via GameChat.
 Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - GameShare support:
 
- Up to four people can play 34 games.
 - Share locally or share online via GameChat.
 Game Builder Garage
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - 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
- Update available: June 5, 2025
 - Updates included:
 
- Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
 - HDR support.