A number of first-party Switch games are getting patches to run properly on Switch 2

Nintendo has been releasing patches for numerous Switch games to ensure they work properly on Switch 2.

As noted on Bluesky by dataminer OatmealDome, patches have been released for a number of Nintendo Switch [5,320 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/switch/”>Switch games, with the single patch note for most reading: “Several adjustments have been made to improve gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2 [340 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2/”>Nintendo Switch 2.”

While this may appear to suggest improvements have been made to each game, it’s more likely that they’re designed to ensure the games work properly on Switch 2.

Indeed, OatmealDome interprets them as such, saying “this update fixes problems with Switch 2 compatibility” while sharing each new patch.

The only patch that gives more information on this is the patch for Pikmin 3 Deluxe [27 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/pikmin-3-deluxe/”>Pikmin 3 Deluxe, which notes that it “partially alleviates an issue that occurs when playing on Nintendo Switch 2 where the entire screen flickers during some scenes in the game, such as when a day starts and ends”.

According to Nintendo [5,332 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/platforms/nintendo/”>Nintendo, another patch will be coming to Pikmin 3 Deluxe “in the near future” which will “fix this completely”.

The games confirmed to have received patches so far are as follows:

These are separate to the free Switch 2 updates that have been confirmed for 12 existing Switch games – rather than simply ensuring these games run correctly on Switch 2, these updates make actual improvements by either adding GameShare support or boosting resolution or frame rate.

VGC recently went hands-on with the Switch 2 update for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, saying the game “has never looked or felt better, and it’s impossible to go back”.

Details on the games receiving full Switch 2 updates are as follows:

51 Worldwide Games

• GameShare support: up to four people can play 34 games. Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Arms

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Frame rate: optimised for Nintendo Switch 2 for smoother movement (even when playing with three or more players).
• HDR support

Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain

• GameShare support: up to four people can play in Party Mode. Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

• Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• HDR support.
• GameShare support: two people can play all of the courses. Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Game Builder Garage [10 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/game-builder-garage/”>Game Builder Garage

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Supports Joy-Con 2 mouse controls

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.

Pokémon video games [943 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/pokemon/”>Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Frame rate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury [63 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/super-mario-3d-world-bowsers-fury/”>Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• Frame rate: improved for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser’s Fury).
• HDR support.
• GameShare compatibility: up to four people can play Super Mario 3D World. In Bowser’s Fury, two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Bowser Jr. Share locally or share online via GameChat.

Super Mario Odyssey [133 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/super-mario-games/super-mario-odyssey/”>Super Mario Odyssey

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• HDR support.
• GameShare support: two people can play together, with one player controlling Mario and the other controlling Cappy. Share locally or share online via GameChat.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom [39 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-series/the-legend-of-zelda-echoes-of-wisdom/”>The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• HDR support.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening [64 articles]” href=”https://www.videogameschronicle.com/games/the-legend-of-zelda-series/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-2019/”>The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

• Visuals: optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
• HDR support.