Nintendo has announced a selection of Switch games receiving complimentary performance enhancements for Switch 2, detailing the expected improvements.
Titles including Arms, Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet, Super Mario Odyssey, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will all benefit from performance upgrades on Switch 2.
The official statement from Nintendo's website explains:
By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and updating the system, you can download free updates for certain games that may enhance graphics or enable features like GameShare. The specific improvements vary by game.
These upgrades are completely free and distinct from Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases, which represent premium upgrades (except for The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, offering free upgrades to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers).
Notable improvements include:
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet receiving enhanced image quality for high-resolution displays and smoother framerates
• Super Mario Odyssey gaining HDR support and GameShare functionality for cooperative online play
Surprisingly, Nintendo's announcement omits framerate improvements for certain Zelda titles despite their documented performance issues.
For additional Nintendo insights, explore our exclusive interview with Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser regarding the newly launched Nintendo San Francisco store and Switch developments.
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Complimentary Nintendo Switch Game Enhancements
51 Worldwide Games
Update Release: 05/06/2025
Adds GameShare support for 34 games accommodating up to four players locally or online via GameChat.
ARMS
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Enhanced visuals optimized for Switch 2 displays and 4K TVs
• Improved framerate for fluid gameplay
• Added HDR support
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Update Release: 05/06/2025
Introduces four-player GameShare functionality for Party Mode.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Visual enhancements for Switch 2 displays
• HDR implementation
• Two-player GameShare support
Game Builder Garage
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Display optimizations
• Added Joy-Con 2 mouse control compatibility
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Update Release: 05/06/2025
Enhanced visual presentation.
Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Improved display quality
• Smoother framerate performance
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Visual enhancements
• Framerate improvements
• HDR support
• Expanded multiplayer options
Super Mario Odyssey
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Display optimizations
• HDR implementation
• Two-player GameShare functionality
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Visual improvements
• Added HDR support
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Update Release: 05/06/2025
• Enhanced graphics
• HDR implementation
