We’re less than a month away from the Nintendo Switch 2 release (though folks in Asia will have to wait a little longer), and Nintendo has detailed some free updates that will be coming to select first-party games. Titles include ARMS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and more.
I’ve listed all the games and their respective Switch 2 updates down below:
| Game | Switch 2 Updates |
|---|---|
| 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 3 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 and 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. |
| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 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 | Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. HDR support. |
In light of the ongoing US tariff trade wars, Nintendo also revised some of the Switch 2 bundle and accessory prices. Things have remained mostly stable, though you can expect game prices to be standardized at $80 USD.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5.
