Nintendo has announced a selection of Switch 1 titles that will receive complimentary performance enhancements on the upcoming Switch 2, detailing the expected improvements for each game.
Popular titles including ARMS, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Super Mario Odyssey, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will all benefit from performance boosts on the new console.
Nintendo's official statement from their website reads:
Simply connect your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and update your system to access free game enhancements. These updates may include graphical improvements or additional features like GameShare. Available enhancements vary by title.
Importantly, these upgrades are completely free, distinct from premium Switch 2 Edition releases (though some games like Breath of the Wild offer free upgrades for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers).
For example, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will feature enhanced image clarity for 4K displays and optimized framerates for smoother gameplay.
Super Mario Odyssey gains HDR capability and GameShare functionality, allowing dual-player co-op where one controls Mario and the other commands Cappy. Full details follow.
Notably absent from the update list are framerate improvements for the top-down Zelda games, a surprising oversight considering their known performance issues.
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Free Switch 2 Performance Upgrades: Complete Game List
51 Worldwide Games
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Adds GameShare support for up to four players across 34 titles, available for both local and online play via GameChat.
ARMS
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced visuals optimized for Switch 2 displays and 4K TVs. Improved framerate ensures smooth gameplay even with multiple players. Adds HDR support.
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enables four-player GameShare in Party Mode, supporting both local and online GameChat sessions.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Visual enhancements for Switch 2 and 4K displays. Includes HDR support and two-player GameShare for all courses via local or online play.
Game Builder Garage
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Improved visual fidelity for Switch 2 screens. Adds Joy-Con 2 mouse control support.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Graphical optimization for Switch 2 and high-definition televisions.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Upgraded visual clarity for 4K displays and improved framerate for smoother Switch 2 gameplay.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced graphics for Switch 2. Smoother performance across all modes including Bowser's Fury. Supports four-player GameShare in 3D World and two-player co-op in Bowser's Fury via local/online play.
Super Mario Odyssey
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Visual optimizations for 4K displays with HDR support. Introduces two-player GameShare co-op with Mario/Cappy control split.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Display optimizations for Switch 2 with HDR capability.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Update Release: May 6, 2025
Enhanced visuals for Switch 2 screens featuring HDR support.
