Nintendo has detailed the Switch 2 updates coming to select Switch titles

Nintendo has detailed the Switch 2 updates coming to select Switch titles

Nintendo announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct that a select range of Nintendo Switch games would be given free updates, to allow them to work even better on Nintendo Switch 2 and now we have the details.

The updates, which you can see below per game, are mostly resolution bumps, but there are a few technical boosts. Game Builder Garage for example is getting Mouse support in the update and both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are getting updates to improve the framerates.

All these updates will be available on June 5, the same day as the console.

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • Frame rate: Optimised for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with 3 or more players).

    • HDR support

  • GameShare support:

    • Up to four people can play in Party Mode.

    • Share locally or share online via GameChat

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised 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

  • GameShare support:

    • Up to four people can play 34 games.

    • Share locally or share online via GameChat

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • Frame rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • Frame rate: Optimised 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

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised 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

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • HDR support

  • Updates included:

    • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

    • HDR support