Complete Guide to Switch 2 Game Upgrades: Free and Paid Enhancements

The upcoming Switch 2 promises a host of free and paid upgrades aimed at enhancing the visual and performance experience for a wide range of Nintendo Switch titles, including fan favorites such as Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Super Mario Odyssey.

While titles like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy will require players to purchase an upgrade pack, Nintendo has disclosed exciting details about the extensive free enhancements available at launch.

These upgrades will enhance graphics, boost performance, and possibly introduce features like GameShare for existing Switch games. Below, we summarize the complete list of free upgrades and the specifics of each title’s enhancements to streamline your experience.

Overview of Free Switch 2 Game Upgrades

As of now, there are 12 Nintendo Switch games confirmed to receive complimentary enhancement updates, which will be available for download when the Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025.

GAME	ENHANCEMENTS
51 Worldwide Games	GameShare Support: Locally or online, up to four players can engage in 34 games via GameChat.
ARMS	Visuals: Enhanced for Switch 2 and high-resolution TVs.Frame Rate: Improved for smooth gameplay with multiple players.HDR Support
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain	GameShare Support: Engage in Party Mode with four players locally or online using GameChat.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker	Visuals: Upgraded for optimal display on the Switch 2.GameShare Support: Two-player local or online gameplay available via GameChat.
Game Builder Garage	Visuals: Enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 and high-resolution screens.Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe	Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2’s display and high-resolution televisions.
Pokemon Scarlet	Visuals: Enhanced for the Switch 2 display.Frame Rate: Improvements provide smoother gameplay.
Pokemon Violet	Visuals: Optimized for better display quality.Frame Rate: Enhanced for smoother gameplay experiences.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury	Visuals: Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2 displays.Frame Rate: Improved for smoother gameplay.GameShare Compatibility: Allows up to four players, with two-player functionality in Bowser’s Fury.
Super Mario Odyssey	Visuals: Enhanced for high-resolution display.GameShare: Local or online multiplayer capability with dual controls for Mario and Cappy.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom	Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2’s display and HDR Support.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening	Visuals: Upgraded for optimal viewing experience with HDR support.

It is noteworthy that the GameChat feature will be complimentary to all Switch 2 players until March 31, 2026. Following this date, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be necessary for access.

Paid Switch 2 Game Upgrades

In total, six games will feature paid upgrade options. If you already possess the Switch versions of these titles, you can upgrade to the Switch 2 editions at a discounted price.

GAME	ENHANCEMENTS	PRICE	RELEASE DATE
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Enhanced performance and resolution. Includes support for the ZELDA NOTES game-specific service accessible through the Nintendo Switch App. HDR support.	$79.99 (Upgrade Pack: $9.99)	June 5, 2025
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Improved performance, HDR support, and ZELDA NOTES functionality through the Nintendo Switch App.	$69.99 (Upgrade Pack: $9.99)	June 5, 2025
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV	Exclusive Jamboree TV mode, new gameplay modes utilizing mouse controls, requires a USB-C camera (sold separately).Optimal for local multiplayer with GameShare, capable of up to 1440p in TV mode.	Upgrade Pack: $19.99	July 24, 2025
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World	A brand-new storyline: Star-Crossed World, with enhanced graphics and frame rates.	Upgrade Pack: $19.99	August 28, 2025
Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Better performance with enhanced frame rates and higher resolution.	N/A	Late 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition	Support for mouse controls, up to 4K resolution in TV mode, HDR support, and frame rates up to 120 fps.	N/A	2025

We will continue to update this page with information on additional Switch 2 game upgrades as Nintendo announces them, so make sure to bookmark this page for the latest news.

Meanwhile, feel free to explore our comprehensive Switch 2 release guide for details on pricing, specifications, and launch titles coming to this exciting new console.