US EditionNintendo Says More About How Free Switch 2 Updates Will Improve Switch Games
- In April 2025, Nintendo announced that approximately twelve of its own Switch titles will receive complimentary updates adding enhancements tailored for the Switch 2, which launches on June 5.
- These updates follow persistent performance issues like frame rate dips in newer games such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet released in late 2022.
- The updates will include enhancements like improved graphics, HDR support, GameShare multiplayer, and optimization for the Switch 2’s screen and HDR TVs.
- Nintendo explained that free update packages will vary from game to game, and these patches can be downloaded through a system update when the Switch 2 launches.
- These improvements aim to offer smoother gameplay and new features but remain less extensive than paid Switch 2 upgrades like those for Breath of the Wild.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Free Updates for 12 First-Party Switch Games
Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo has revealed upcoming free updates for the 12 first-party Nintendo Switch games to elevate the experience in the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. These updates are available on June 5th. Check out the full list below via Nintendo. ARMS Update Available: June 5, 2025 Updates Included: Visuals: Optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality. Frame Rate: Optimized fo…
Nintendo is trying to sell updates to some of its games like Tears Of The Kingdom for Switch 2 but other games will receive free updates that improve graphics and/or add support to the GameShare. It is recalled that this feature allows a player to share his game with buddies in order to play together even if they haven't bought it. It's the equivalent of Steam's Remote Play Together and it recalls the good time of the game.
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