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.