NINTENDO NEWS – Not every Switch 2 upgrade will cost you. A selection of backwards compatible titles will get free performance boosts—including Pokémon Scarlet, Super Mario Odyssey, and more. Here’s the full list of games that are getting better without touching your wallet.

As part of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch, players can expect a wide variety of backwards compatibility options. Some titles will return as paid “Switch 2 Editions,” offering enhanced visuals and performance for a fee. Others, however, will run straight out of the box—and a lucky few will receive free next-gen updates to take advantage of the console’s upgraded hardware.

According to Nintendo’s official website, “By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet, you can download free updates that can improve performance or add support for features like GameShare in certain games. The content of these free updates will vary from game to game.”

These Games Will Get Free Improvements on Switch 2

While Nintendo hasn’t revealed the specific changes for each title, we do have a confirmed list of games that will receive these free enhancements:

• 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
• Pokémon Scarlet Edition
• Pokémon Purple Edition
• Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain

Most of these improvements are expected to focus on loading times and general system stability, rather than raw graphics performance or resolution. But Nintendo may surprise us with more meaningful upgrades—we’ll just have to wait and see.

These Games Are Getting Paid “Switch 2 Edition” Releases

In contrast, the following titles are confirmed to receive Switch 2 Editions with substantial technical upgrades, such as 4K resolution at 60 FPS or up to 120 FPS at 1440p. These versions are expected to be sold separately—even if you already own the original version.

• Pokémon Legends ZA
• Super Mario Party: Jamboree
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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