Nintendo confirms which games will get a free Switch 2 upgrade

Nintendo has published the list of first-party original Switch titles with a Switch 2 update available on the day the console launches.

Nintendo confirms which games will get a free Switch 2 upgrade
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TL;DR: Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 with free upgrades for select original Switch games, enhancing visuals, frame rates, HDR, and adding GameShare features. Twelve first-party titles, including Super Mario 3D World, Odyssey, and Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, will benefit from improved graphics and multiplayer options optimized for the new console.

The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is right around the corner, and ahead of the highly anticipated console's release, Nintendo has revealed which original Switch games will receive a free Switch 2 upgrade.

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A big part of the Switch 2 is being able to play original Switch games on the brand new console with improved graphical fidelity and performance. But which games will be coming with this free upgrade? Nintendo has taken to its website to detail an unfortunately short list of games that will be receiving a free Switch 2 upgrade that will add new features to the title and improve graphics.

Nintendo has detailed the improvements that are ready for twelve first-party Nintendo titles. Owners of the Switch 2 will be available access these free updates on the day the Switch 2 releases, which is currently scheduled for June 5. Below you will find a full list of the title and the improvements it will receive after downloading the free Switch 2 version upgrade.

Free updates for select Nintendo Switch games (List)

Games with Visuals + Frame Rate + HDR + GameShare

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

  • Visuals: Optimized for Switch 2 & high-res TVs
  • Frame rate: Improved (including Bowser's Fury)
  • HDR: Bowser's Fury only
  • GameShare:
  • Up to 4 players in 3D World
  • 2 players in Bowser's Fury (Mario & Bowser Jr.)
  • Local or online via GameChat

Games with Visuals + HDR + GameShare

Super Mario Odyssey

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • HDR: Supported
  • GameShare:
  • 2 players (Mario & Cappy)
  • Local or online via GameChat

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • HDR: Supported
  • GameShare:
  • 2 players on all courses
  • Local or online via GameChat

Games with Visuals + Frame Rate + HDR (No GameShare)

ARMS

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • Frame rate: Improved, including 3+ players
  • HDR: Supported

Games with Visuals + Frame Rate (No HDR/GameShare)

Pokémon Scarlet

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • Frame rate: Improved

Pokémon Violet

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • Frame rate: Improved

Games with GameShare Only (No Visual or Performance Updates)

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

  • GameShare:
  • Up to 4 players in Party Mode
  • Local or online via GameChat

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

  • GameShare:
  • Up to 4 players in 34 games
  • Local or online via GameChat

Games with Visuals Only (No HDR/Frame Rate/GameShare)

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

  • Visuals: Optimized

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

  • Visuals: Optimized

Games with Visuals + HDR (No Frame Rate/GameShare)

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

  • Visuals: Optimized
  • HDR: Supported

Games with Visuals + Special Input Feature

  • Game Builder Garage
  • Visuals: Optimized
  • Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls