Nintendo Switch 2 owners are in for a treat. The new console is not just getting exclusive games, but also free updates for popular Switch 1 titles. In a recent update to its “games with free updates” page, Nintendo revealed the details on what these free upgrades entail.
The following games will receive visual upgrades and other enhancements when played on Switch 2:
Super Mario Odyssey
– New features and visuals optimized for the Switch 2 display
– HDR support
– GameShare support for co-op play
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
– Optimized visuals for smoother movement on Switch 2
– Frame rate optimization
– HDR support (only in Bowser’s Fury)
– GameShare support for up to four players
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
– Optimized visuals for improved image quality
– Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
– Visuals optimized for Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
– HDR support
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
– Same as Link’s Awakening
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
– Optimized visuals for improved image quality
– Frame rate optimization for smoother movement
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
– Visuals optimized for Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs
– Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls
ARMS
– Optimized visuals for Nintendo Switch 2
– Frame rate optimization for smoother movement (even with multiple players)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
– HDR support
– GameShare support for co-op play
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
– GameShare support for up to four players in Party Mode
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
– GameShare support for up to four players
These updates will be available on June 5, 2025, and provide improved visuals, frame rates, and co-op play options for these popular Switch 1 titles.
Source: https://9to5toys.com/2025/05/16/nintendo-switch-2-free-game-upgrades