Nintendo details free Switch 2 updates for 12 first-party Switch games

Nintendo has detailed free updates for 12 first-party Switch games that enhance the gameplay experience when played on Switch 2.

The free updates are as follows:

ARMS

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame Rate: Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with three or more players).
  • HDR support

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• GameShare Support:
  • Up to four people can play in Party Mode.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR support.
• GameShare Support:
  • Two people can play all of the courses.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• GameShare Support:
  • Up to four people can play 34 games.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Game Builder Garage

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

Pokemon Scarlet

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame Rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.

Pokemon Violet

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame Rate: Improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame Rate: Optimized for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury).
  • HDR support (Bowser’s Fury only).
• GameShare Support:
  • Up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World.
  • In Bowser’s Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Super Mario Odyssey

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR support.
• GameShare Support:
  • Two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR support.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

• Update Available: June 5, 2025
• Updates Included:
  • Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • HDR support.