Overview

• Eleven first-party Nintendo Switch games, including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, will receive free performance and visual updates optimized for the Switch 2.
• The updates enhance resolution, framerate, and HDR support for select titles while introducing features like GameShare and GameChat for multiplayer experiences.
• GameChat, a new social feature, will allow players to communicate during gameplay but will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership after March 31, 2026.
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's free update addresses long-standing frame rate issues and optimizes visuals for the Switch 2's display and high-resolution TVs.
• These updates will be available for download on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the Switch 2's launch, and differ from paid upgrades that include additional gameplay content.