Nintendo has confirmed the contents for the free Switch 2 updates that are being released for select Switch 1 titles, separate from the more elaborate paid Switch 2 Editions titles.
These free updates are mostly for better frame rates and visual optimizations, along with support for some Gamechat features. Free Switch 2 updates are available for Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, ARMS, Super Mario Odyssey, and more.
You can check out a summary below:
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 & Violet
- 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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