Every Game Getting "Switch 2 Edition" Enhanced Versions

Every Game Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced VersionsAs Nintendo promised back in January, the Switch 2 direct had a lot of major announcements about the company's next console. In addition to the new games and features, a handful of titles that will be receiving Switch 2 enhanced versions, officially dubbed as a "Switch 2 Edition."Two titles that haven't been released yet, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A, will be among the first games to get Switch 2 enhanced versions. Older games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree are among the titles getting the upgrade. Fans who already own those games for the original Switch will be able to purchase an upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions. But Nintendo has yet to disclose pricing details for that.The good news for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom owners is that the Switch 2 edition upgrades will be free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. However, you will need to own those games in order to play their Switch 2 Edition counterparts.Additionally, some Nintendo Switch games will get free updates for Switch 2. They may improve performance or add support for features like GameShare, but it will vary game by game.Below, you'll find every Switch 2 Edition announced so far. For more, check out details on the Switch 2 release date, preorders, and every Switch 2 game so far. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThis Switch classic and its sequel will get smoother frame rates, faster load times, and enhanced graphics with their Switch 2 Editions.Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will also get Zelda Notes, a Switch 2 Edition exclusive feature designed to help players discover some of the most hard-to-find locations in each game. Princess Zelda will have newly recorded commentary for that feature in both titles.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5. Super Mario Party JamboreeThe Switch 2 Edition will incorporate new modes and minigames that utilize the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls as well as the new built-in mic. It will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 camera.Players will be able to compete in Bowser Live, a new game show-themed experience that includes 2v2 team battles and physical challenges. But if you lose, you'll have to answer to Bowser when Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition arrives on July 24. Metroid Prime 4: BeyondThe Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will include the option to use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls instead of the standard controls.Players will also be able to choose between Quality Mode and Performance Mode, both of which are HDR compatible. The game can be played in 4K at 60 fps or in full HD at 120 fps.Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released later in 2025. Pokemon Legends Z-AThus far, the only thing we know about Pokemon Legends Z-A's Switch 2 Edition is that it will feature enhanced resolution and frame rates.Pokemon Legends Z-A will be released in late 2025. Kirby and the Forgotten LandKirby and the Forgotten Land's Switch 2 Edition includes Star-Crossed World, a new story that follows Kirby's adventures after a mysterious meteor crashes in the Forgotten Land. Kirby will also be getting some additional abilities for this story, including new Mouthful Modes.The Switch 2 Edition is set to include single-player and local-co-op for Star-Crossed World, as well as improvements for the entire game. Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Switch 2 Edition will be released on August 28. Sid Meier's Civilization VIISid Meier's Civilization VII Switch 2 Edition will take advantage of the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls as players get a more PC-like experience. This version of the game will be available on June 5 for the Switch 2 launch.

Apr 2, 2025 - 18:29

Every Game Getting "Switch 2 Edition" Enhanced Versions

Every Game Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Versions

As Nintendo promised back in January, the Switch 2 direct had a lot of major announcements about the company's next console. In addition to the new games and features, a handful of titles that will be receiving Switch 2 enhanced versions, officially dubbed as a "Switch 2 Edition."

Two titles that haven't been released yet, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A, will be among the first games to get Switch 2 enhanced versions. Older games such as Super Mario Party Jamboree are among the titles getting the upgrade. Fans who already own those games for the original Switch will be able to purchase an upgrade to the Switch 2 Editions. But Nintendo has yet to disclose pricing details for that.

The good news for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom owners is that the Switch 2 edition upgrades will be free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. However, you will need to own those games in order to play their Switch 2 Edition counterparts.

Additionally, some Nintendo Switch games will get free updates for Switch 2. They may improve performance or add support for features like GameShare, but it will vary game by game.

Below, you'll find every Switch 2 Edition announced so far. For more, check out details on the Switch 2 release date, preorders, and every Switch 2 game so far.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

This Switch classic and its sequel will get smoother frame rates, faster load times, and enhanced graphics with their Switch 2 Editions.

Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will also get Zelda Notes, a Switch 2 Edition exclusive feature designed to help players discover some of the most hard-to-find locations in each game. Princess Zelda will have newly recorded commentary for that feature in both titles.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition will arrive on June 5.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

The Switch 2 Edition will incorporate new modes and minigames that utilize the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls as well as the new built-in mic. It will also be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 camera.

Players will be able to compete in Bowser Live, a new game show-themed experience that includes 2v2 team battles and physical challenges. But if you lose, you'll have to answer to Bowser when Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition arrives on July 24.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

The Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will include the option to use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls instead of the standard controls.

Players will also be able to choose between Quality Mode and Performance Mode, both of which are HDR compatible. The game can be played in 4K at 60 fps or in full HD at 120 fps.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released later in 2025.

Pokemon Legends Z-A

Thus far, the only thing we know about Pokemon Legends Z-A's Switch 2 Edition is that it will feature enhanced resolution and frame rates.

Pokemon Legends Z-A will be released in late 2025.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Switch 2 Edition includes Star-Crossed World, a new story that follows Kirby's adventures after a mysterious meteor crashes in the Forgotten Land. Kirby will also be getting some additional abilities for this story, including new Mouthful Modes.

The Switch 2 Edition is set to include single-player and local-co-op for Star-Crossed World, as well as improvements for the entire game.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land's Switch 2 Edition will be released on August 28.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

Sid Meier's Civilization VII Switch 2 Edition will take advantage of the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls as players get a more PC-like experience. This version of the game will be available on June 5 for the Switch 2 launch.