Nintendo Switch 2: Every Game With Free & Paid Upgrades

You can continue to play your Nintendo Switch 1 games on the Nintendo Switch 2 and select games from the previous console have official support that makes them run faster, look better, or even adds totally new functionality like the new Gamechat or Gameshare features on the Nintedo Switch 2. Every upgraded game is a little different, and some games are getting specific paid upgrades you’ll need to purchase through the Nintedo eShop. Here’s a full list of all the free and paid upgrades that are available now or coming soon.

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Paid Upgrades For Switch 2

Select Switch 1 games offer paid upgrades that significantly enhance the experience on Switch 2. Enhancements are different for every game, and enhancements are only available on the Switch 2 — upgraded games are still playable on Switch 1, but all enhancements are limited to the Switch 2.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: June 5th | $9.99 on Nintendo eShop)

• +Adds ZELDA NOTES app functionality.
• +Improved frame rate & resolution.
• +Faster load times.
• +HDR functionality.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: June 5th | $9.99 on Nintendo eShop)

• +Adds ZELDA NOTES app functionality.
• +Improved frame rate & resolution.
• +Faster load times.
• +HDR functionality.

Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: July 24th | $$$ TBD on Nintendo eShop)

• +Adds JAMBOREE TV mode — a new way to play.
• +New modes that use microphone, mouse controls & USB-C camera.
• +Adds USB-C camera functionality — Cameraplay allows players to appear in-game.
• +Adds Gameshare compatibility for local multiplayer.
• +Enhanced resolutions — 1440p resolution in TV Mode, 1080p in tabletop mode and handheld mode. (Jamboree TV mode only.)
• +Improved frame rate & resolution.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: August 28th | $$$ TBD on Nintendo eShop)

• +Adds a new story: Star-Crossed World.
• +Improved frame rate & resolution.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: October 16th } $$$ TBD on Nintendo eShop)

• Improved frame rate & resolution.

Metroid Prime 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Available: 2025 } $$$ TBD on Nintendo eShop)

• +Adds support for Joy-Con 2 controller mouse controls.
• +Improved frame rate & resolution.
• +Faster load times.
• +Adds two display modes: Quality Mode and Performance Mode. Quality Mode runs at 60 FPS / 4k resolution. Performance Mode runs at 120 FPS / 1080p resolution.

Free Upgrades For Switch 2

These Nintendo Switch 1 games have official upgrades to improve graphics, increase FPS, or add special Switch 2 functionality — here are all the games with significant free upgrades.

• How To Access: Download the game through the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop or insert your physical game card into the Nintendo Switch 2.

ARMS (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +Improved frame rate.
• +HDR Support

Big Brain Academy (Update: June 5th)

• +Four player party mode.
• +Adds Gamechat functionality.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +HD Support
• +Two player coop for all levels.
• +Adds Gamechat functionality.

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (Update: June 5th)

• +Adds two player coop for 34 games.
• +Adds Gamechat functionality.

Game Builder Garage (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +Adds Switch 2 Joycon mouse controls.

New Super Mario U Deluxe (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +Improved frame rate.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +Improved frame rate.
• +HDR Support.
• +Adds Gameshare functionality.
• +Adds Gamechat functionality.

Super Mario Odyssey (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +HDR Support.
• +Adds Gameshare functionality.
• +Adds Gamechat functionality.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +HDR Support.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Update: June 5th)

• +Improved graphic fidelity.
• +HDR Support