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Nintendo Finalizes Free Switch 2 Game Updates Ahead of Launch

Twelve legacy Switch titles will receive free performance and visual enhancements on June 5, including frame rate boosts, HDR support, and new multiplayer features.

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Overview

  • Nintendo has detailed free Switch 2 updates for 12 first-party Switch games, set to launch on June 5 alongside the console's release.
  • Enhancements include improved resolution, higher frame rates, and HDR support tailored to the Switch 2’s display and 4K output capabilities.
  • Select games, such as Super Mario Odyssey and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, will also gain GameShare and GameChat features for local or online multiplayer with video overlays.
  • Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which faced performance issues on the original Switch, will see smoother frame rates and optimized visuals for the Switch 2.
  • These free updates contrast with paid Switch 2 edition upgrades for other games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which offer additional content for $9.99.