We’re already familiar with the paid upgrades, but there are also many Switch 1 games that are getting free upgrades for the Switch 2 on its launch day. Nintendo has now published the list of 12 titles, which include Mario, Pokémon and Zelda.
The Switch 2 will provide popular games from its predecessor with a free upgrade. (Image source: Nintendo)
In addition to the paidupgrade packsforThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, each costing $9.99, andKirbyand theLost LandandSuper Mario Party Jamboree, each costing $19.99, Nintendo is also optimizing popularSwitch 1titles free of charge for the Switch 2. The complete list includes 12 titles, all of which will be available for the console’s launch on June 5, 2025:
Pokémon™:
Pokémon CrimsonandPokémon Violetwill be graphically optimized for the Switch 2 and will have a higher frame rate for smoother gameplay.
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Super Mario:
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxewill receive an upgrade for better graphics on the handheld and connected TVs.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furywill also be graphically enhanced, with HDR support and GameShare support, allowing four people to play Super Mario 3D World and two players to play Bowser’s Fury together (one Mario, one Bowser).Bowser’s Furywill also receive HDR support.
Super Mario Odysseewill be graphically enhanced, with HDR support and GameShare support, allowing two people to play simultaneously (one Mario, one Cappy).
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Legend Of Zelda:
The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening andThe Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdomwill be graphically optimized for Switch 2 and get HDR support.
These Switch 1 games will also receive a free Switch 2 upgrade:
ARMSwill receive optimized frame rate and graphics and will be equipped with HDR support.
Big Brain Academywill receive GameShare support for up to four players and the GameChat function.
Captain Toad: Treasure Trackerwill receive optimized graphics, HDR support and GameShare support, allowing all courses to be played by two players.
The 51 games ofClubhouse Gameswill be equipped with 4-player support for 34 of the included games and GameChat.
Game Builder Garagewill receive optimized graphics and support for mouse controls on the Joy-Con 2.