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5d ago

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Receive Free Switch 2 Patch for 60 FPS Performance

Version 4.0.0 arrived June 2 ahead of Switch 2’s June 5 debut, boosting resolution, frame rate, draw distance on the new console.

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Overview

  • The version 4.0.0 patch for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet launched June 2 and is available at no extra cost to all owners.
  • On Nintendo Switch 2 hardware the games now run at a steady 60 frames per second, eliminating the frequent dips below 30 fps seen on the original console.
  • Draw distance has been extended and visuals have been optimized for Switch 2’s native display and high-resolution televisions.
  • Scarlet & Violet join a selection of Switch titles, such as Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, receiving free day-one enhancements on Switch 2.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5 and the next Pokémon title, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, is scheduled for release on both Switch consoles October 16, 2025.