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Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Launch on Switch With 4K Support on Switch 2

The release finally returns Galaxy 2 to modern hardware with sharper output on Switch 2.

Overview

  • Both games are now available on the Switch family, with the original Switch reaching up to 1080p on TV and Switch 2 outputting up to 4K.
  • Handheld resolution is 720p on the original Switch and 1080p on Switch 2.
  • Remasters add extensive high-resolution textures across environments and character clothing for cleaner detail.
  • Pre-rendered cutscenes remain limited to 1080p on Switch 2 and show compression artifacts and color banding.
  • Further visual tweaks include longer shadow draw distances and improved distant character models, and a day-one update is available.