Nintendo details free Switch 2 updates for first-party Switch games

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.

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