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[Switch 2] Free Updates for Select Nintendo Switch Games @ Nintendo

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[Switch 2] Free Updates for Select Nintendo Switch Games @ Nintendo
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RichardL on 22/07/2025 - 12:28 nintendo.com (533 clicks)

Free updates to enhance the gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch 2 system will be released for select Nintendo Switch games.

By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet and performing a system update, you can download free updates for selected games that may improve graphics or add support for features such as GameShare*. The contents of these free updates will differ depending on the game.

ARMS

Updates included:

  • 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 3 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

Updates included:

  • 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****.

51 Worldwide Games

GameShare support:

  • Up to four people** can play 34 games.
  • Share locally or share online via GameChat****.

Game Builder Garage

Updates included:

  • 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

Updates included:

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

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

Updates included:

  • 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

Updates included:

  • Visuals: Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality.
  • Frame rate: Optimised for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2 (including Bowser's Fury).
  • HDR support*** (Bowser’s Fury only).

GameShare support:

  • 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

Updates included:

  • 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

Updates included:

  • 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

Updates included:

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

*Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the GameChat session in which it was shared. Shared game will not be playable after the chat ends.

**Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.

***HDR-compatible display required when playing in TV mode.

****Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. nintendo.com/au/support. GameChat Open-Access Period: Until 31st March, 2026, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not needed to enjoy GameChat. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

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Comments

  • Nalar on 22/07/2025 - 12:53
    +43

    Are patches deals? Legit question.

    • AP7 on 22/07/2025 - 13:00

      Not really a deal in isolation, but helps people to better understand the value of the Switch 2 to them.

      • theguyrules on 22/07/2025 - 13:04
        +6

        But these are listed on a million blogs already.

      • knobbs on 22/07/2025 - 13:15
        +9

        So a forum post it is then

    • thecloudking on 22/07/2025 - 13:06
      +4

      Not only that, but I think all of these have been out since around Switch launch. So questionable "deal" and definitely delayed timing

    • Velocita on 22/07/2025 - 13:26
      +1

      We allow new movies to subscription services, I guess once that flood gate is open this should also be.

  • pernder on 22/07/2025 - 13:01
    +34

    No doubt that these patches are a great thing, but I don't think there's a bargain here. Chances are these games would automatically try and download their latest patch naturally…

    • cramblamwich on 22/07/2025 - 17:21
      -1

      Chances are you’re wrong tho

      • Spendmore on 22/07/2025 - 17:33
        +3

        If you put in one of these games it will prompt you to update, i would say he is right.

        • cramblamwich on 23/07/2025 - 18:16

          Weird it doesn’t do that for me. I always have to go download them from the store.

          • Spendmore on 23/07/2025 - 18:31

            @cramblamwich: That is weird, I have been prompted then get the "start software" option.

    • Pratty on 22/07/2025 - 13:04
      +9

      Goodness me. Who hurt you.

      • Nalar on 22/07/2025 - 14:09

        Nintendo clearly!

  • FujinShu on 22/07/2025 - 13:14
    +1

    Still waiting on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to get a patch that increases frame rate in 3-4 player multiplayer.

    • ThatNintendoKid on 22/07/2025 - 13:19
      +3

      Might be waiting 4+ years bc of mario kart world

    • Robot JP on 22/07/2025 - 14:18
      -1

      Mario Kart World suffers from this problem too, unfortunately

  • coxymla on 22/07/2025 - 13:20

    What does "Optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-resolution TVs for improved image quality." mean? 4K native? Upscaling?

    • Agret on 22/07/2025 - 13:41
      +2

      Either native or upscaled depending on the game I guess. Some might replace FSR with DLSS?

  • isthisreallife22 on 22/07/2025 - 13:24
    +1

    I wonder if these will always be free or whether I should try to get my account onto a Switch 2 so I can download them all to my account

  • Johnny L on 22/07/2025 - 13:28
    +10

    No doubt good info, but belong in forum

    • isthisreallife22 on 22/07/2025 - 13:29
      -2

      Why does it matter really? I for one am happy to see it here

      • Johnny L on 22/07/2025 - 13:30
        +7

        the site is called "Ozbargain", not "Oznews"… point being that this is not a bargain.

      • Agret on 22/07/2025 - 13:42
        +5

        It matters because there is no deal here and not even a time limited offer. These are just regular updates to games that will be automatically installed onto the console if you own the games. This isn't OzPatchNotes

        Do we need frontpage "deal" every Tuesday detailing the latest Windows Updates?

        • cook99 on 22/07/2025 - 14:21
          +1

          Spoiler alert; it was a Cumulative Security Update

  • johnnyg on 22/07/2025 - 13:43
    +1

    Why are these game updates free but you must pay to update the 2 Zelda’s or purchase the online expansion to get the updates free ?

    • pineapple12 on 22/07/2025 - 13:52

      Yeah, this is what I hate. Why would nintendo do this, but make these switch 2 'updates' free? I was surprised how big of an upgrade pokemon scarlet/violet had, and it was free! (thank goodness) But annoyed how the Zelda's upgrades costed money?

    • Agret on 22/07/2025 - 13:59
      +2

      Zelda upgrades cost money and buying the Switch 2 version of them doesn't even include the DLCs. It's purely greed.

      • Nalar on 22/07/2025 - 14:10

        wait, you pay for an upgrade to use on switch and it doesn't also upgrade the DLC?

        • Darkvolcos on 22/07/2025 - 14:41
          +1

          Yep, the Switch 2 Zelda editions are $99 without the dlc. Nintendo love being anti-consumer

        • Agret on 22/07/2025 - 15:15
          +1

          No. There is Zelda botw and Zelda totk both originally Switch 1 games. You can use the Switch 1 version of the game on the Switch 2 without any enhancements.

          They made Switch 2 enhancements to both of the old Zelda games and re-released them as Switch 2 titles, to get these if you previously owned the Switch 1 game you must pay I think it was $10 per game to upgrade to the Switch 2. If you owned the DLC for Switch 1 it's part of the upgrade.

          Normally whenever a game is remastered for a new console companies will include any DLCs released for the original games as a definitive remaster release of the game , after all these are quite old games from the previous generation just with minor updates for a new console so they throw it all in and sell it at a discounted price for the new console.

          Nintendo on the other hand continue to charge for the DLC and didn't include in the new Switch 2 release. Means if you want the game + dlc and didn't previously have it for Switch 1 you are still paying $100 for an old Switch 1 game on your new console.

          • Circly on 22/07/2025 - 15:21

            @Agret: So playing switch 1 Botw cartridge in your switch 2 won't even have performance upgrades due to the stronger CPU, unless you buy the upgrade?

            I'm talking smoother frame rates etc. This happens automatically when you play other switch 1 games on switch 2.

            • Shenannigoat on 22/07/2025 - 16:05
              +1

              @Circly: From what I've read, the only noticeable difference without the upgrade is better loading times. There may be more consistent frame rates but it's still capped to 30fps.

            • Agret on 22/07/2025 - 16:44

              @Circly: I'm pretty sure BOTW already has dynamic performance scaling since people with hacked switch 1 got smoother frame rate from it when overclocked so I think the upgrade would mainly be an increase on render resolution.

  • ThanksOP bought X on 22/07/2025 - 13:51
    +2

    I dont undertsand game companies releasing updates and making such a big deal that they're "free." It's an indisturty standard that updates are free now. This is just lingo that hasnt moved on from the old days. Like cars having "air conditioning" as a feature or banks having "fee free" accounts.

  • mordinhoz on 22/07/2025 - 13:57
    +7

    Not really a deal. The definition of a deal is being stretched on ozb. I draw the line at those monthly free games on PSN that become locked once you aren't subscribed. Then become available once you subscribed again. And thats borderline not a deal in my opinion.

  • Garyyy on 22/07/2025 - 14:00
    +2

    I'm really happy to see product updates on OzBargain. Would love to see more system software updates for PS5, Xbox, Windows, MacOS, iPadOS, iOS, Samsung Galaxy, and Google Android. Keep them coming!

  • Ozsaver88 on 22/07/2025 - 14:02
    +4

    Oh great.. these patches are a big deal for sure, but no bargain here

  • reactor-au on 22/07/2025 - 14:17
    +1

    Xbox does is better, still getting free updates 360 -> One -> Series.

  • Zivko on 22/07/2025 - 14:29
    +4

    Maybe this was relevant when the Switch 2 came out, or if they added games to the list, but this isn’t new and hardly a discount.

  • Darkvolcos on 22/07/2025 - 14:36
    +4

    Should be a forum post tbh

  • pegaxs on 22/07/2025 - 15:16
    +7

    And Ozbargain sinks to a new low. Game patches posted as a deal… A non-event. This doesn't even need to be a forum post. This is the minimum that game and console manufacturers should be doing.

    I'm trying to work out what is worse, game patches posted as "deals" or RRP consoles.

  • Timbo94 on 22/07/2025 - 16:45
    +3

    Are we going to start posting Windows and iOS updates as deals now?

  • relentless on 22/07/2025 - 19:15

    Ocarina of time 4k texture pack

  • Qwertyjnr on 23/07/2025 - 08:43

    I don't see this as a deal

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