Nintendo has announced that certain Nintendo Switch games will get free software updates to enhance their performance on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Unlike the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, these updates will be available for download at no cost. They aim to boost resolutions, improve frame rates, and add new features like GameShare. However, the specifics of these updates will vary between games.
It’s unclear what criteria determine which games will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, such as “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” versus those just getting a free update, like “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” and “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.” We’ll need to wait and see what enhancements these free updates provide to better understand Nintendo’s approach.
### Nintendo Switch Games with Free Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrades
– 51 Worldwide Games
– ARMS
– Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
– Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
– Game Builder Garage
– New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
– Pokémon Scarlet
– Pokémon Violet
– Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
– Super Mario Odyssey
– The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
– The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch globally on June 5, 2025, with a price tag of £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 across Europe, and $449.99 in the US.
