Nintendo has released the list of games that will receive free updates for Nintendo Switch 2, but won’t receive full ‘Nintendo Switch 2 Edition’ upgrades.
During Wednesday’sNintendo Direct,Nintendoannounced that several games wouldreceive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions.
Switch2 Edition games are separate from standard Switch 2 backwards compatibility and need to either be purchased separately or upgraded to for owners of Switch 1 versions.
However, following the event, Nintendo has announced that many Switch 1 games including some of the console’s most popular titles, will receive free updates, which Nintendo says will improve the “playability” of select games.
“By connecting yourNintendo Switch 2to the internet, you can download free updates that may improve performance or add support for features such as GameShare in select games. The contents of these free updates will differ depending on the game.”
The list includes Arms, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker,Super Mario Odyssey,Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Clubhouse Games 51 Worldwide Classics,The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,Game Builder Garage, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe,PokémonScarlet, Pokémon Violet and Big Brain Academy Brain vs Brain.
Pokemon Legends Z-A,Super Mario Party Jamboree,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Kirby and the Forgotton Land andMetroid Prime 4: Beyondwill all receive Nintendo Switch 2 versions.
Switch 2 directorTakuhiro Dohtasaid of backwards compatibility ina new Q&A: “When we tried running Switch games on Switch 2, there were some where loading times became faster, or game performance became more stable, so we realized that the overall gameplay experience could improve. And as mentioned previously, GameChat will also be available for Switch games that are played on Switch 2.”
On Wednesday Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5 and cost $450 / £395. The system will beavailable for pre-order soon.
