Nintendo has announced that certain Nintendo Switch games will receive free software updates to enhance playability on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
These no-cost updates, distinct from the paid Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, will be available for download. They aim to improve resolution, boost frame rates, or introduce features like GameShare. However, the specifics of these updates will vary from game to game.
It’s still a bit unclear why some games, like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, will get a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, while others, such as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, only receive a free update. We’ll need to observe the updates’ benefits to understand the strategy behind these decisions.
### List of Nintendo Switch Games Receiving 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 hit stores worldwide on June 5, 2025, and will be priced at £395.99 in the UK, €469.99 in Europe, and $449.99 in the US.
