Free Switch 2 Updates Specified For Original Switch Games Like Pokemon Scarlet/Violet

Free Switch 2 Game Update ChangesNintendo has detailed what improvements players should expect with free Switch 2 updates for original Switch games, such as Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Super Mario Odyssey. The benefits range from frame-rate improvements to HDR support--and all 12 patches arrive on Switch 2's launch of June 5.Switch 2 is backwards compatible with almost all original Switch games, though there are some exceptions. Nintendo has only pointed to these 12 games as receiving free Switch 2 updates so far, and there has been no indication of other titles getting patched in the future. Added GameShare and GameChat functionality are two newly touted social features for Switch 2. The former can let players share a game to other people (even on the original Switch) with just a single copy of the game. Meanwhile, GameChat lets people talk together online and even share their gameplay over the internet.The Nintendo website provides game specifics for the Switch 2 updates, as Pokemon Scarlet/Violet will see better image quality and improved frame rates on the upcoming hybrid console. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will receive upgraded image quality and HDR support, yet nothing is noted for the game's previously reported frame-rate issues. However, there is speculation the title has an uncapped frame rate that will naturally benefit from running on the more powerful Switch 2.In addition to these free updates, there will also be paid Switch 2 Editions of games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.Below is the list of Switch games getting free Switch 2 updates and how they will improve. Don't forget the system's tablet features HDR support, but a compatible TV is needed in docked mode. ArmsVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with three or more players)HDR support Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. BrainGameShare supportUp to four people can play in Party ModeShare locally or share online via GameChat Captain Toad: Treasure TrackerVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportGameShare supportTwo people can play all of the coursesShare locally or share online via GameChat Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide ClassicsGameShare supportUp to four people can play 34 gamesShare locally or share online via GameChat Game Builder GarageVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualitySupports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxeVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality Pokemon Scarlet/VioletVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's FuryVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityFrame 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 WorldIn 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 OdysseyVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR supportGameShare support: Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling CappyShare locally or share online via GameChat The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR support The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningVisuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image qualityHDR support

May 16, 2025 - 19:04

Free Switch 2 Updates Specified For Original Switch Games Like Pokemon Scarlet/Violet

Free Switch 2 Game Update Changes

Nintendo has detailed what improvements players should expect with free Switch 2 updates for original Switch games, such as Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Super Mario Odyssey. The benefits range from frame-rate improvements to HDR support--and all 12 patches arrive on Switch 2's launch of June 5.

Switch 2 is backwards compatible with almost all original Switch games, though there are some exceptions. Nintendo has only pointed to these 12 games as receiving free Switch 2 updates so far, and there has been no indication of other titles getting patched in the future. Added GameShare and GameChat functionality are two newly touted social features for Switch 2. The former can let players share a game to other people (even on the original Switch) with just a single copy of the game. Meanwhile, GameChat lets people talk together online and even share their gameplay over the internet.

The Nintendo website provides game specifics for the Switch 2 updates, as Pokemon Scarlet/Violet will see better image quality and improved frame rates on the upcoming hybrid console. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will receive upgraded image quality and HDR support, yet nothing is noted for the game's previously reported frame-rate issues. However, there is speculation the title has an uncapped frame rate that will naturally benefit from running on the more powerful Switch 2.

In addition to these free updates, there will also be paid Switch 2 Editions of games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Below is the list of Switch games getting free Switch 2 updates and how they will improve. Don't forget the system's tablet features HDR support, but a compatible TV is needed in docked mode.

Arms

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 three or more players)
HDR support

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

GameShare support

Up to four people can play in Party Mode
Share locally or share online via GameChat

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

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

GameShare support

Up to four people can play 34 games
Share locally or share online via GameChat

Game Builder Garage

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

Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet

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

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

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