Nintendo has announced that it will roll out free software updates for select Nintendo Switch games to enhance the gaming experience on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
These updates, distinct from the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, are designed to enhance features such as resolution, frame rate, and GameShare support. However, the specific improvements will vary across different games.
What dictates whether a game like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild receives a full Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, versus a free update like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, remains unclear. We’ll likely need to explore the benefits of these updates to understand Nintendo’s approach.
Here’s a rundown of games receiving free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades:
- 51 Worldwide Games
- ARMS
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Game Builder Garage
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokémon Scarlet
- Pokémon Violet
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Super Mario Odyssey
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Mark your calendars—Nintendo Switch 2 will hit stores globally on June 5, 2025. It’s set to retail at £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 in Europe, and $449.99 in the US.
